Vital Records

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  1. How long does it take to obtain a copy of a vital record?

  2. Who can obtain a copy of a vital record?

  3. How much does a vital record cost?

  4. How does an individual facing homelessness with no form of ID obtain a copy of a vital record?

  5. How does a victim of a natural disaster, abuse, or other similar situations with no form of ID obtain a copy of a vital record?

  6. Will I automatically receive a copy of my newborn’s birth certificate?

  7. What is the difference between a “short form” and a “long form” copy of a birth or death certificate? How do I request one or the other?

  8. What is the difference between a spontaneous fetal death and an induced termination of pregnancy (ITOP/abortion)? How do I obtain a copy of a fetal death report?

  9. I just have a genealogy request--do I still have to pay a fee and submit a notarized application?

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