Vital Records Online Reviews 4,672

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers appreciate the user-friendly design of the website and the simple, step-by-step instructions provided. People found the service particularly helpful for avoiding long waits and travel to government offices. Consumers also value the convenience of completing necessary legal paperwork online, especially when dealing with difficult situations. However, some reviewers have expressed mixed feelings regarding certain aspects. Some users find the application process straightforward, but they feel that the turnaround time can be lengthy, especially when time is a critical factor. Other consumers report that they would like more clarity regarding the fees and costs associated with the service.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Seems the fees keep adding up as request is being processed instead of indicated fee(s) on original website ... just unforeseen. My bank notarizes for free ... what is up? Then using an app inside a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was quite the process the first time around. However the 2nd contact with the ladies I spoke to was wonderful. So kind and helpful in their time and information. I finally have a copy of my bi... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to maneuver. The only improvement I can think of would be a list of the documents needed (driver's license, birth certificate) listed on the first page. I got near the end, not knowing I needed a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nothing made it great, it was convenient though. The time it takes to receive it is a bit long and paying $20 more to MAYBE get it 1 week sooner is ridiculous. All in all it's a good site, easy to rea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The convenience of it all.... I didn't even know this existed until I googled the fastest way to get a death certificate It doesn't matter how many "extra" copies you order through the Heal... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I wanted to get my Birth certificate quickly, and it's not clear if I correctly ordered it expedited. Also once I entered the payment information, there was no chance to review the order and confirm t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience thus far, but you I had to pay a lot of extra fees. Still, it's worth shortening the wait time. I can also take care of the necessary legal paperwork online. It removes extra hassle a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far keep in mind I've not received the certificate yet, nor have I had a chance to know if the $29 I paid for expedite service or $29 I paid for the notice of the how process is moving along is wor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall my experience with trustpilot was good. I had a problem with the question about my name changes. I had a different last name from brith to marriage. But for some reason your system didn't reco... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Difficult do to an error code on my uploads, but they got back to me pretty quick. Not sure from this point. They will attempt to side extensive cost not requested, which means can be pricey. I apprec... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use,convenient. I would like if I could get my birth certificate in the state I'm in Florida, can't get it because of Florida laws. I have to be born in Florida to get it. Please change that l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a copy of my marriage certificate to my ex husband to collect spousal support. I'd been trying for a year to get it from the state of NJ but they make you show up in person in Trenton. VRO ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently used Vital Records Online, and I'm happy to report that the experience was fast and easy. I was also pleased to be able to use a trusted site, which made me feel more comfortable doing this... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Well, I was charged the $69 ($30 for express processing) which is usually the last step. After being charged it said "finalize request". At that point it wanted a copy of ID. My point is what if I was... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I didn't like that I had to call 4 times yesterday to customer service and I was hung up on the third time I called. Meanwhile I was advised to verify the documents yesterday by signing a blank piece... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Why did I have to pay before completing the last task. I had difficulty uploading the front & back of drivers license. If i would have known the problem in uploading, I would never had paid.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with the service is that they are very efficient at what they do. They helped ed me within 2 minutes and problems solved that quickly!!!!Thank Bureau of Vital statistics!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site was extremely easy to use as long as you have all of your information and enter it correctly. Very user friendly. A bit more expensive then it should be and projected turnaround time is very... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I had a terrible experience with Vital Records. I tried to cancel my order the day after placing it, but they refused, falsely claiming it was too late because the order had already been proce... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the application process is very easy, step by step. just the turn around time is a little lengthy when time is a factor, but otherwise a simple process, website is very informative.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Website was ready available and easy to access required information. Very user friendly. Once that I have received my documents I will definitely return for further review. Thank you! Have a wonderful... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just found that it was easy to order my birth certificate. I appreciate that they let me know it could be shorter or longer. Was definitely surprised at the charge of the birth certificate and handl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saving me a trip to Jacksonville to get my Certified Marriage Certificate. My husband passed away. I need it for SS. Already drove down to Palm Beach County and they can't find my records

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was useful in helping to get the form filled out. When it came down to payment things weren't so clear. I wasn’t sure if it was talking about the cost of the Death Certificate, the cost of mailing... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use made life easier by not having to deal with waiting in a place where people are unhappy with their job and treat people in the same manner miserable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was fast and easy. I did not care for the expedited charge. I think it is very high. However, I need my birth certificate quickly to change my Florida driver license to Ohio since I have moved. Ple... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was applying for a birth certificate. For verification I provided my driver license. But it also asked for copy of my birth certificate for verification. If I had it, I wouldn't be asking for anothe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Remedy Meds has been a great experience! The online doctor visit was friendly and thorough, I have also had a great experience with shipping and customer service support. Very user friendly portal and... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Would like to see a copy of the death certificate before paying for one. If the certificate doesn’t have the information I am needing it is just wasting money to have it sent to me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered my daughter's birth certificate on line and it was as easy as 1-2-3! I was able to expedite as well. I also ordered my own last month and received it in a promptly manner. I'm very pleased w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use! I just hope the death certificates have been corrected with the right date of birth! I’ve spent almost $200 for these already and still don’t have a valid one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's great we can get a copy of of our birth certificate online without going down town and standing in lines for hours.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not wild about the price of expedition for the possibility of a week's difference. If I must pay so much for a faster service,I want it to be significantly fastest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the second time using the service and it was great. The last time I received the document quickly and it was a great experience. I will highly recommend Vital Records in the future

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am not a Techy Person, but was able to manage getting this form request prepared. Fingers crossed, it is properly filled out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I mail this application from October and I am only getting this certificate now as of 1/15/2021. There was no telephone number for me to call to know whats happening. I am please to say back in Decemb... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I thought the process and convenience online was wonderful! I am thankful I didn't need to leave my house to get this done. However the downside was that the wait time for it to be processed and final... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I wasn't pleased to know that this is costing approx. $100.00 that is a rip off im doing it like this only because I cannot go in and pay more reasonable fee you get my money for the home delivery... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Every time I have to go to a government office for anything, I end up standing in line for hours, only to get to the front and be told that I’ve filled out the wrong form. Vital Records Online elimina... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Well to begin with I edited my form from a proof read typo and it still was incorrect on the application. Second my USPS copy of my identification was determined to be too dark. It's arduous to... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I guess it was my fault for not looking closer . For 69 dollars l thought l was getting the death certificate l needed. To my surprise lt was the application for the death certificate. This is going... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

67 years after the event, I am unable to locate the 'original' copy of my marriage license. But apparently, I cannot renew my driver's license and/or obtain a "Real-ID" driver's license in the State... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was so easy to do on my computer. I need this certified copy to renew my driver's license and to update my passport.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got my birth certificate in three weeks! I’m so happy! I was hesitant about the process but extremely excited all went smoothly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

For an online process they were supposed to be faster, but after I paid for their expedited service, it was a huge disappointment and waste of time. They were supposed to process my B.C and send it... See more

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We offer vital records documentation preparation for all 50 different states and over 3000 counties. We have the experience and the system to ensure you will get your Vital Records in time.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give a Zero Star Review

If I could give a Zero Star Review, I would! This was the worst experience I ever encountered with a vendor. I applied for a copy of my birth certificate in April 2025. Lo and behold, it’s October 2025 and it’s still being processed. It took two months to be processed in Miami and then sent to New York. I paid for processing along with a notary. After phone calls and emails, I finally did the right thing and dispute the charges.
Six months is way too long to wait on a copy of a birth certificate. It wouldn’t take that long coming from a foreign country! Think twice before you give this company your business.

UPDATE: As you can see the vendor replied to my review and instructed me to contact them with my order number. I did exactly that and received an email from the company. Instead of making things right, they chose a different path. They said since I dispute the charges after 5 1/2 months of waiting, they cancelled my order. I don’t believe they ever processed my order or contacted the NYC Bureau of Records for a status.
A reputable company would make things right and produce the final product.
No one should have to wait a period of almost six months to obtain a certified copy of a document. That is definitely unheard of.

October 5, 2025
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Reply from Vital Records Online

Hello, Meryl.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be to wait for an extended period.

Please note that our company is a third-party application preparation service. Once an application is completed and mailed to the corresponding Health Department, the final processing and issuance of the certificate are handled exclusively by that government office. According to our records, your application was mailed to the Health Department, but unfortunately, they have not yet logged it into their system.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and some state offices—especially in New York—may experience significant delays due to high request volumes and internal processing timelines.

We truly regret the inconvenience and delays you’ve experienced. If you can provide your order number or email address used during checkout, our team will gladly follow up again with the Health Department on your behalf and ensure you receive the most accurate update available.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not an honest OR fair priced company STAY AWAY!!

This company does not offer support from start to finish, the charge triple the amount of the cost to do it yourself, they do not disclose that your upfront charge does not include the actual product, and they do not honor your selections of transport on the order! Do not use this company for anything. You can literally call your states vital records office and very easily do it yourself for a third of what these con artists charge you!!

September 22, 2025
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Reply from Vital Records Online

Hello, Brian.

We’re truly sorry to hear about your frustration and understand how important it is to receive your documents in time, especially when it impacts your ability to work.

After thoroughly reviewing our records, we were unable to locate any order or account associated with your name or this review. Additionally, our team attempted to reach out multiple times to request additional information, including an updated form of identification, but unfortunately, we did not receive a response. Without accurate or updated documentation, we are unable to proceed, as we must comply with the requirements set by the respective Health Department.

We also want to clarify that our agents work diligently to provide professional and respectful service, and we take customer feedback about their experience seriously. Our support team is based in the U.S. and undergoes continuous training to assist with a wide range of order-related questions. Any request to speak with a supervisor is always noted and escalated when appropriate.

Lastly, we are not the government agency that issues certificates. We assist with the preparation and submission process. If you prefer to apply directly through your state’s Health Department, that is always an available option.

If you believe you have submitted an order with us, we would like to help resolve this issue. Please email us at support@vitalrecordsonline.com with your full name, order number, and the email address used during your purchase so we can locate your record and assist you properly.

Sincerely,
Vital Records Online

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Birth Certificate Not Received

I paid $58 and ordered a birth certificate May 3, 2025 but never received it.

May 3, 2025
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Reply from Vital Records Online

Hello, Tina.

We’re sorry for any misunderstanding. After placing your order on May 3rd, our system sent you an email requesting confirmation and the necessary information to complete your application. Since we never received the required documents or details, your request was never processed with the vital records office.

Please note that completing this step is crucial for us to proceed. If you’d like to continue your application, please check your email (including your spam/junk folders) for our instructions. Alternatively, you can contact our support team so we can resend them and assist you in finalizing the process.

Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is taking much too long

It is taking much longer than they originally told me. When I try to follow up I still do not get an answer as to when I will receive my document. First they said it would take 6-8 weeks then it is suddenly 4 months. No updates. I ordered in May and still have not received anything (Sept 23, 2025) I have written to them numerous times. In the meantime I ended up investigating how long it takes NY city to obtain my birth certificate and they told me that this organization is NOT AUTHORIZED to order birth certificates from NY city. I ordered it from the correct website and received it in 2 weeks. There is something fishy about this website.

April 27, 2025
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Reply from Vital Records Online

Hello, Esther.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration this process has caused you. After reviewing your order, we found that your application was placed on hold due to the blurry ID that was uploaded, which prevented us from submitting it to the health department. In these situations, our team sends follow-up requests to obtain a clearer copy, as the state will not accept applications without valid identification.

Please note that Vital Records Online is a private document preparation service. We assist with preparing and organizing applications according to each state’s requirements, but we do not issue the certificates ourselves. When an application is placed on hold due to missing or unreadable documentation, it cannot move forward until the required documents are provided.

We truly regret that this was not clarified more clearly in your case, and we understand how disappointing the delay has been. If you would like, our support team can review your file again and ensure you receive the proper guidance regarding next steps.

Thank you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was quite the process the first…

This was quite the process the first time around. However the 2nd contact with the ladies I spoke to was wonderful. So kind and helpful in their time and information. I finally have a copy of my birth certificate for the enhanced license )and whatever else may happen in the future). Thank you!

August 18, 2025
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