Death Certificates

VitalChek Processing Times Explained – VitalChek Videos

When you place your vital records order with VitalChek, there is a series of steps that take place. Through our secure, government authorized ordering process, we gather important information about you to ensure you are who you say you...

What Are Survivor Benefits?

Throughout our lives, as American citizens, we all pay into the Social Security system when we pay taxes. Whether we are self-employed, contract workers, or we work at a conventional job, we are all required to pay into Social...

Death Certificate FAQ

Vital records play a huge role in our lives. Whether we realize it or not, most major life events require certified copies of vital records. Whether we’re welcoming a new family member, getting married to our best friend or...

What are Vital Records? Vital Records FAQs

If you’re an adult, you’ve probably heard the term “vital record” at some point. But what are vital records? You may be more familiar with birth certificates as a vital record, but you may not know there are several...

Who Can Get a Death Certificate?

When it comes to vital records, one of the more unfortunate and sometimes unpleasant reasons someone may require a vital record is the death of a loved one. Just as a birth certificate signifies a new life, a death...

Can I Get a Death Certificate Online for Free?

Dealing with the death of a family member is hard enough. The last thing you want to be thinking about is all the tasks that need to be taken care of in the absence your deceased loved one. Death...