For the purposes of this article, heraldry societies are defined as private associations of people who are interested in
heraldry. Heraldic authorities, which have been established by reigning monarchs or governments, are dealt with in a
separate article.
HEROLD, Verein für Heraldik, Genealogie und verwandte Wissenschaften zu Berlin e. V. (1869 -). Oldest continuously working Heraldry society in the world.
Nederlands Genootschap voor Heraldiek, NGH (Dutch Heraldry Society) (2014-) - it publishes a journal (Blazoen) and has three registers for coats of arms: personal/family, ecclesiastical and other organisations.
The Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)
Societas Heraldica Scandinavica (1959- ) - it publishes a journal (Heraldisk Tidsskrift), a roll of arms (Skandinavisk vapenrulla) and a newsletter.
Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (1966- ) - it publishes a newsletter (Gonfanon) and two journals (Heraldry in Canada and Alta Studia Heraldica) and hosts an internet
forum.