| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Do Coats of Arms belong to a surname? |
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| What is a Family Crest |
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| When I am granted a Coat of Arms, will my descendants be able to carry it? |
| How long will it take to be granted a Coat of Arms through the college? |
| No but not every individual with this surname can carry one. A coat of arms belongs to an individual in a family. It is passed down through the first heir. The surname Young, for example, has dozens of coats of arms, but since families are unrelated, no one family can claim them unless they can prove a direct lineage from the forebearer of the coat of arms. |
| It is a common misconception that "Family Crest" is synonymous with "Coat of Arms." This is not the case. A family crest refers a family emblem or to the elements appearing above the helm. Click here to see a diagram of a Coat of Arms. |
| Yes. The Coats of Arms granted through this College can be carried by your descendants, through the first born. |
| The amount of time creating a coat of arms will vary, depending on what the customer wishes to do with the design process. Our customers have the option of telling us what they would like on their coat of arms. The customer can also let our Lord King of Heralds make the design decisions for him or her. We will remain in constant contact with the customer on a one on one basis throughout the entire process. To see our fee schedule, please click here. |