Why do you need a vital record?
There are various times when a U.S. citizen needs to show a vital record to confirm an important life event. These records are often required when you apply for a passport, get a driver's license, register a child in school, or for employment purposes.
Even when it's not strictly required, having a vital record can be helpful for certain applications, like those for credit cards or other memberships. It can make the process smoother and quicker.
Many people also apply for these certificates when they're researching their family history or genealogy. Having these records can be invaluable for tracking down family roots and building a detailed family tree.
Vital Record Certificates
You can request various services for a Vital Record Certificate, including a new certificate, a replacement, or a certified copy of an existing certificate.
Vital record certificates are official documents that confirm key events in a person's life. They are often used to support other applications, requests, or to obtain additional official documents.
When you apply for a vital record certificate through VitalCert, the document you receive will include all the significant information documented at the time of the event. This includes full names, dates, locations, and other relevant details.
Depending on the state where the event occurred, there may also be extra information included that isn't required across the entire country.
