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Is VitalChek legit for birth certificates?

Joe Ford

Is VitalChek legit for birth certificates?

For 25 years, VitalChek has been an official, government-authorized service for citizens to securely order certified birth certificates and other vital records from official government agencies nationwide.

What is a certified copy of US birth certificate?

A certified birth certificate is an official government-issued record of a person’s birth, printed on security paper and includes an official raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal.

What is the difference between a new birth certificate and a certified copy?

The number one difference between official and informational birth certificate copies is a registrar’s seal. Most importantly it will be notarized (signed and dated) by the registrar. Certified copies can be used to prove identity for any reason.

What documents need for visa?

Documents Required For VISA

  • Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of submission of application for visa.
  • One recent passport-size colour photograph depicting full face.
  • Proof of Residence: Either a copy of National ID Card or Utility Bill such as electricity, telephone or water bill.

What are visa requirements?

Visa Required. Visa on arrival means that travellers must obtain a visa in order to enter the destination country, but it can be obtained upon arrival. Visitors do not need to apply for a travel visa beforehand. Visa required means that travellers must apply for a visa to the country before actually travelling there.

What happens if you don’t have a birth certificate for a green card?

If the reciprocity table says that birth certificates are available for your country but you cannot obtain the birth certificate, you may be able to submit secondary evidence instead. However you must still show that you have tried to obtain a birth certificate and document that one was not available.

What is a proof of relationship document?

The best proof of relationship is a certified copy of the civil or religious birth record of the person filing for benefits showing the parents’ names. When the relationship involves a legally adopted child or the parent of a legally adopted child, the best proof is a certified copy of the decree or order of adoption.