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Vital Records
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When conducting a missing persons search it is sometimes necessary
to write to a state agency to request copies of birth, marriage,
divorce and death certificates. These documents are known as vital
records. All states charge a fee, usually less than $15.00,
and can provide certified copies for little or no extra cost.
Before spending extra money in your search, try the resources listed
on our free
search page. If you need an actual copy of the document a lot
of the online databases provide the document number as well.
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Where To Write
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Click here to view U.S.
States Alphabetical Directory.
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What To Write
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Give the following facts when writing for birth or death records:
- Full name of person whose record is requested.
- Sex.
- Parents' names, including maiden name of mother.
- Month, day, and year of birth or death.
- Place of birth or death
(city or town, county, and State; and name
of hospital, if known).
- Purpose for which copy is needed.
- Relationship to person whose record is requested.
Give the following facts when writing for marriage records:
- Full names of bride and groom.
- Month, day, and year of marriage.
- Place of marriage (city or town, county, and State).
- Purpose for which copy is needed.
- Relationship to persons whose record is requested.
Give the following facts when writing for divorce records:
- Full names of husband and wife.
- Date of divorce or annulment.
- Place of divorce or annulment.
- Type of final decree.
- Purpose for which copy is needed.
- Relationship to persons whose record is requested.
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