Vital Records

Vital records are government-issued certificates that document a person’s life events. Most of these are
accessible to immediate family members but depending on the scenario, the public can also access
them. The most common vital records include marriage, birth, divorce, and death certificates.

These crucial documents play an important role throughout your life. Anyone born in America should be
issued with a birth certificate. You will need one to prove that you are an American citizen. However,
having a birth certificate is not the end. There are other documents that you may acquire along the way
including marriage, divorce, and even death certificate. Death certificates are for those who die so that
heirs can settle estates and close their accounts.

The government does not make all the vital records open to the public. The right of having access is not
absolute, though the U.S Vital Statistics say that you can access them if you are interested. As such,
some records and reports are restricted from exposure to the public.

However, the same reports are available to certain people. Many states in America allow family
members to have access to important records. The records may include certified and confidential
copies. If you are not eligible, you can get informational copies of the said records. Unfortunately, you
can only use these records for research and genealogical functions.

Most of the crucial records are on repositories, online databases, and are managed electronically. Some
of the important records include birth, divorce, marriage, and death certificates. The government uses
them as essential identification documents and they form a major part of a person’s life.

However, if they fall into the wrong hands they can bring about identity theft. That is why organizations
that hold this information have to handle it securely. When you request any of these documents, your
request will need verification.

Marriage Records

Many people are not aware that there exist marriage public records. Marriage certificates form part of
the public records. Marriage records are available for anyone that may request for them. If the records
are sealed by the state, they will not be available to the public.

The records may come in handy when you want to know your family history. It would be extremely
difficult to track down all family members without this information. Typically, marriage records are
managed by the county clerk’s office in the locality where the ceremony took place.

The state office can also offer access to older vital records. In addition to getting the information from
the physical address, many of the states have an online database. Whether it was a church or civil event,
government laws require that the marriage be recorded by the civil records.
How to Find Marriage Records

If you know where to look and the information needed, then it is easy to find the information. The
marriage record will contain the following information.

 Location of the marriage

 The age of the bride and groom at the time of marriage
 Occupation of the newlyweds
 The names of the bride and groom before marriage
 The marital status of the bride and groom before they married
 Name of the parents
 Birthplace of the parents

To get the information about the marriage records, you may visit the office where the marriage took
place. Nonetheless, it will be easier to search for information online. If you are interested and eligible,
you need to have some information including the following:

 The marriage license number

 The date and place of marriage
 The date on which they got the license
 The names of the bride and groom

Where can you get Free Marriage License Records Search?

Marriage records are not always open to the public. There are two kinds of marriages in the United
States of America namely: public and confidential marriage. For public marriage, there should be two
witnesses who will sign the marriage certificate. Once the certificate is in the files it becomes a public
record.

Once in the records, anyone can obtain the records online. It is made a matter of public record hence
not much verification is required for one to access the information. However, the requester will have to
give their names and the relationship they have with the couple.

The marriage records will be sent to you via mail or you can visit the clerk’s office to obtain the records.
Alternatively, you can get the report online by filling an application form, which is totally free.

A confidential marriage will not require witnesses to sign it, just the bride and groom and the officer.
Once the marriage certificate is in the books, only the couple can access it. No one can do a record
search and access the information. Because of the widespread identity theft, it is advisable to have a
confidential marriage.

Divorce Records
Going through a divorce is tough for any couple. It is overwhelming navigating through the legal system
as you file many documents. The question on many people’s minds is what will happen to your divorce
papers.

Are Divorce Records Public Information?

Note that most of the court documents are public records. It means that anyone can get access to the
documents unless there is a very compelling reason why you cannot. Divorce records form part of the
court documents.

Nonetheless, there are instances where your divorce records will not be accessible to the public.
Sometimes the divorce issue may include a sensitive matter that may cause harm if it is made public. In
such cases, the court will seal the documents.

Once your record is sealed it is only with a court order that one can view it. Courts agree to seal divorces
if it involves domestic violence, kids, property business information, and identification numbers.
Moreover, they can seal information if false allegations are leveled to prevent the spreading of
misinformation.

How to Get Your Divorce Record Sealed

Generally, courts do not seal records without prior request. However, the court has the right to deny the
request if it deems it unnecessary. For example, the court will not seal the records if your reason is
personal embarrassment.

To avoid embarrassment avoid giving unnecessary information when you are signing your divorce
papers. If you give a valid reason in your motion, the courts may have reasons to oblige.

Additionally, you may ask the court to redact part of your papers. It may be easier to have the courts
accommodate such a request. Some states allow the court to waive filing requirements. Without filing
the information, it will not be accessible to the public.

The thought of knowing that your divorce records are public may worsen the headache of divorce. Your
self-esteem may go low if your friends and family are privy to sensitive information. That is why it is
important to know what information is public and which one is sealed.

Be careful to make the right decisions when filing your divorce papers. Be discreet with the kind of
information you are willing to share. If it is a must you include confidential information, ensure you
attempt to have it sealed.

Death Records

Death records come in form of a death certificate. A death certificate is an official record that shows the
place, date, and cause of a person’s death. It is duly signed by a physician. A death certificate is
important because it acts as a proof for legal purposes. Death records from the beginning of the 20th
century are available at the state’s office.

What Leads To A Death Public Record?

Certified Death certificates are only available to those who have a tangible and direct interest to the
deceased. They may include legal representatives or primary family members. To get the death
certificate, you need a valid identification card, signature, and pay a small fee. You can get a death
certificate in three ways:

 Through the funeral home

 From the county or state where the death occurred
 From third-party companies that offer the services

You will get the death certificate from County Vital records office or the State office. A death certificate
has the following information:

 Cause of death
 Date and place of death
 Name of the deceased
 Country of birth
 Age at death
 Marital status and name of spouse
 Name of the deceased parents

By having death records, governments can plan for their future and have well-functioning health
systems. Countries will able to track the most pressing issues and tackle the problems professionally.

When death goes unreported, it becomes difficult to have a proper outlook on its impact, and how to
have public health policies that work.

Can the Public have Access to Death Records?

Death records are not open to the public. According to the law, it is only an adult of 18 years and above
who can access the death records. The cause of death is not available unless it is requested. The people
who can ask for sensitive information include:

 Legal representatives of the family

 A person that proves the vested interest
 Persons who have a court order
 Siblings, and adult children to the deceased
 The deceased legal guardian, parent, or spouse

How to Access the Death Records

Death records are under the management of the different health departments and the county’s vital
records office. To obtain and gain access to the records, eligible and interested parties should contact
the office to get the information. You must know how to check for the records, as retrieval requirements
differ from one state to another.

Usually, you need information about the deceased including names, date, record file number, and place
of death.

Birth Certificates

A birth certificate is an official document given by the state, which gives a person’s birth record. The
document is printed on a special paper that has a seal. A birth certificate proves identity when one
applies for employment, passport, school enrollment, social security, and driver’s license. The birth
records will have the child’s sex, name, place, and date of birth, and the parent’s name.

Additionally, the license may include parents’ occupations, parents’ birthplace, mother’s marital status,
number of children that the mother has, and the hospital’s name. Some of the birth records are digitized
or filmed and form an integral part of the family’s history.

If there is no filing when a person is born, some states allow delayed registration as long as there is
some record during birth. The birth may be recorded during the census, in a school, bible, or a church
record. Moreover, testimony from someone who may have witnessed the birth is allowed in some
jurisdictions.

Delayed registration was unheard of until it became a necessity when applying for the social security
number. You can file a corrected birth record if you add or change a name. To change the records you
will need an affidavit or evidence from official records.

Can You View Birth Certificate Online?

To find birth records online, you need the name of the person, date, and place of birth. You fill in an
application form and give proof that you are eligible to have access to the certificate.

Are Birth Records Open to the Public?

Many states in the country seal the birth records meaning they are restricted to the public. Many of the
records are closed for many years until a certain period lapses. The years vary from state to state and
range anywhere from 50 – 100 years.

Under federal laws, persons who can access birth records include the following:

 The owner of the records ( after attaining the age of 18)

 Legal representatives of a parent or guardian
 Persons who have a court order
 Close family members of the subject ( if the subject is deceased)
  Legal guardians or parents (their name must be in the record)

What Is Required To Obtain Vital Records?

The documents you need to obtain vital records are different from one state to another. The document
will also depend on:

 What authority does the requesting party have

 What type of record are you looking for

However, a standard request procedure requires you to produce an identification card issued by the
government. If as a requester you are ineligible, you should have a certified court order to prove your
vested interest in the record.

Additionally, each state has a set price of the amount of money they charge for each service. Usually,
the charges will vary depending on the extent of the search, the record type, and other costs including
notarization, certification, and copying.
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