State Vital Records Reviews 22

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company claims to send birth certificate with the apostle service and charges for it and does not send it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been trying to contact this company for four days. They sent me over to get a notary notified document never gave me my ticket and now I can’t get back to any employees or the company they’ve taken my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless experience. Shoutout to State Vital Records for building an amazing product and service. I originally went to VitalChek but their process was confusing and didn't explain the digital notary p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Other sites have been a pain to order from but I was finally able to get my birth certificate copy from State Vital Records! Compared to my past experiences on those other sites they deserve 10 stars

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StateVitalRecords.org facilitates ordering vital records, such as birth, death and marriage certificates. Submit your order online to start your application or contact us to learn more.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Birth Certificate for my…

I ordered a Birth Certificate for my daughter. I paid online, then I was asked to go to a Notarization service online and pay more in order to get my copy! Why didn't they tell us ahead of time?

19 August 2025
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thank you for the feedback. Some birth certificate requests require notarization under state rules. We list NotaryLive as a convenient option, but customers may use any commissioned notary or complete notarization in person as there is no obligation.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their service is awful

Their service is awful. Ordered birth certificates for my brother on 2/6/2025. Today is Wednesday, March 19th, I called the Ohio Dept of Health to see if they had received the request. I mistakenly thought I had ordered directly from the state, not a 3rd party service. The representative I spoke with stated State Vital Records takes forever to send the requests for certificates and they don't have an order for the birth certificates in their system yet and that I should call bact next week to see if the order has been received yet. Not only that, they charged $68 for two copies, $25 per copy plus a $4 processing fee and a $14 transaction fee. Do yourself a favor and stay far, far away from these jokers and order yours directly from the state of birth. Tomorrow it will be 6 WEEKS since these were ordered. Horrible, horrible, horrible service, if you can even call is a service.

6 February 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible turnover time.

Takes 12 weeks for you to get it, but hopefully, you get it.

24 February 2025
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thank you for your feedback. The turnaround time is based on the state's processing timeline, which unfortunately we have no control over. We understand the wait can be frustrating and appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or need updates, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

The website was clear and user-friendly. It didn't take me long to find what I was looking for. Additionally, when I had questions, the customer service team responded promptly and professionally. A+ service all the way!!

10 December 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Appreciate the feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend!!

I had an excellent experience -- process was straightforward, quick and user-friendly. Customer service team was incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions I had. Highly recommend!!

9 December 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thanks for the feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was fast and easy

It was fast and easy! I was able to send in my information for my birth certificate and notarize online quickly. I will use this service again.

1 December 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

We appreciate the feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick email response

The support team responded quickly to my questions about using a receipt for the I-9 Form.

I also liked the fact that I could save my request process for later so I don't have to fill out all the forms again.

2 December 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thanks for the review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Convenient online Request Process and online Notary Public service

The online process was convenient, easy and being directed online to a Notary Public was a big plus. The cost for the license was pricey but I need my marriage license copy to apply for a Real ID License.

18 November 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the process easy and appreciated the notary service. We aim to make accessing important documents hassle-free. If you need further assistance, let us know!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s been 2 weeks

I’m in dire need of birth certificate. Paid 120.00 ish.
I checked the box that said my reason for needing it was for id. Then they email me back saying they need more I download a form that I need to sign saying I’m me and it is for me. But it must be notorized. How do you get a notary without a id.?
I finally found some notary who knew me so I got it sent it in. They got it and approved it. On the 28th. But no email stating they sent it. And it’s the 31st.
I’m at a stand still and need it so bad.

31 October 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry for any frustration caused. Since I don’t have your order details, I’m unable to check on your specific case. The notarization is a standard identity verification step and we would love to help you through the process. Please reach out to support@statevitalrecords.org and I’ll be happy to look into this for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I talked to Abby

I talked to Abby. She was happy to correct my mistake very polite and informative. She is Great. I'm happy she was the first person I talked to today. She gave it a great start.

18 September 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

We will make sure to let Abby know you made her day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Everything happened so fast and smooth. No frustration here like with other sites. The links worked first time, the questions were thorough, and the response was amazing!

Thank you!

Linda

16 September 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick responses

So far, so good. I will update my experience with this service when the documents arrive. The request experience and dialogue with customer service has been very positive.

22 August 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

We appreciate the feedback! If you have any questions about your order, feel free to reach out to support@statevitalrecords.org.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam! Those reviews saying they received their birth certificate are fake. $43 down the drain. No one to complain to.

18 April 2024
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Reply from State Vital Records

We'd love to help resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Please reach out to our customer support team at 888-733-7882 or via email at support@statevitalrecords.org. We have dedicated staff ready to assist you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been trying to contact this company for… I think it’s a scam

Been trying to contact this company for four days. They sent me over to get a notary notified document never gave me my ticket and now I can’t get back to any employees or the company they’ve taken my money out of my account never gave me a tracking number. Never sent me an email with a receipt was given a support number by the notary, which doesn’t work. I think this is a scam site.

14 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless experience

Seamless experience. Shoutout to State Vital Records for building an amazing product and service. I originally went to VitalChek but their process was confusing and didn't explain the digital notary process vey well. State Vital Records was simple, quick and have an amazing. Their partnership with NotaryLive (digital notary) was perfect. Thanks again. Will use again.

13 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally A Good Service

Other sites have been a pain to order from but I was finally able to get my birth certificate copy from State Vital Records! Compared to my past experiences on those other sites they deserve 10 stars

27 January 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM!

SCAM!

Tried ordering a birth certificate, they never came.

Customer Service emails never responded found a phone number and it was never answered.

Site is a scam, had the credit card company perform a charge back on their account to get my money back.

17 July 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service from Fabienne, T

The service, professionalism, direction and step by step assistance I received from Fabienne, T was exceptional. It was due to Fabienne T's guidance that enabled me to properly obtain my records.

Fabienne, T is an irreplaceable, informative and valuable member of the State Vital Records Customer Care Team.

Sincerely

George H

11 June 2020
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