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Review fromHeidi T
Date: 05/22/2025
They have been most helpful and very prompt in answering any questions I've had or if they had questions for me. I'm very happy with their services.Review fromHeidi R
Date: 05/22/2025
Since I have not seen how long it will take to receive my document, I cannot leave a review. After reading the negative reviews, I am concerned that I may not be happy with the time frame after paying the extra money. I guess I will just have to wait and see.Review fromMarie M
Date: 05/22/2025
I have been waiting over a year to get my divorce certificate. Vital Records said that they were backlogged so I waited for my certificate. I contacted them several times about it while they kept saying they were still *************, Vital Records says I don't have a divorce certificate or none was found. Although they still charged me ***** for nothing. I just called the courthouse to find out why Vital Records couldn't find my Certificate... the person I talked to said they didn't know anything about that and sent me to the proper website where it cost 5.00 to get my certificate. But Vital Records say that they are still going to charge me because they worked so hard to find my certificate. I also paid extra to have this record sent by ***** but instead they sent it regular mail. I mean at least send me the form through ***** I paid for it; instead they sent regular mail... .73 cents for a stamp.Review frommark b
Date: 05/22/2025
I ordered a Birth Certificate from this company in the middle of March; after two months I still have not received it. Through out this time I attempted to contact cutomer service with little success. Any phone calls went to voice mail and were never returned as well as email contact. When I utilized the online chat, the agent was unable or unwilling to follow through with my request, only stating to call another number which was not affiliated witth Vital Records Online. I then contacted the state agency in ******** to help track down the order, but they never received it, in spite of assurances from the website tracking app that I had taken ownership of the product. When the state agency gave me the required information that they needed to track my Birth Certificate, Vital Records Online would not respond. After all this time I have not received my certificate, and they will not respond to my inquiries or follow up on my complaint. Their refund policy is biased, preventing any real refund in my case. This company is negligent at best, fraudulent at worst.Review fromEcho M
Date: 05/21/2025
Improperly transferred online application to a mail in application resulting in me not getting the ordered birth certificate from *****. Kept my money and refused to make a refund or correct their mistake.Review fromEbobi B
Date: 05/17/2025
I ordered a copy of my daughter birth certificate MONTHS AGO! Even after I paid for quick shipping I was supposed to receive it back in April finally I gave up and requested a refund but was denied even though I never received the B.C and this issue was clearly on their end . DONT USE THEM!!!!!! They will ***** you over!!!!!Review fromKendall W
Date: 05/15/2025
I would leave zero stars if it was an option. I needed a birth certificate fast so I paid for all the extras. Only to find out it was going to be a month. Then the day it was supposed to be here kept changing. I contacted customer service multiple times to cancel my order. They never responded. $90 for nothing. Vitalchek only 40$ and it was here in 5 days. Save your time and money. Don't use this scamming serviceVital Records Online
Date: 05/20/2025
Hello, *******.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Were very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, especially during a time-sensitive request.
At Vital Records Online, we offer a document preparation and assistance service to help applicants submit accurate, state-compliant applications for vital records. While we provide expedited mailing options and processing guidance, we are not the government agency that issues the certificate, and we do not control the ******************* internal processing timelines.
When customers select an expedited service, they are prioritized within our ***************** Queueensuring their application kit is processed, reviewed, and shipped as quickly as possible on our end. However, once the application is mailed to and received by the ************************, final processing and issuance times vary by state, and delays may occur due to their backlog or other internal factors.
We understand that you attempted to cancel your order, and we sincerely apologize if you did not receive a timely response from our support team. This is not the experience we aim to provide. If you have not yet been assisted, please contact us at *********************************** and we will promptly review your case and determine the appropriate resolution.
We appreciate your feedback, and we are continuously working to improve transparency and support for all of our users.
Sincerely,
Vital Records Online Support TeamReview fromStephanie R
Date: 05/15/2025
This is a TOTAL SCAM. My son put in his credit card and 3 seconds later while still on the screen realized it wasnt a government site. It was $45 n would take 10 weeks!!! The Real one was $15 and arrived next day! We called immediately and wrote and called. Theres no one on phone and live chat suddenly says oops no one available email us. They wont respond or REFUND poor kids money that was in error. FAKE SHAM OF A SCAM!!Vital Records Online
Date: 05/20/2025
Hello, *********.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Were truly sorry to hear about your sons experience and understand how frustrating this must have been.
Vital Records Online is a private preparation assistance service that helps individuals complete their vital records applications accurately, including pre-filling government forms, providing state-specific instructions, and offering priority shipping options. We are not a government agency, and this is stated clearly throughout our website prior to payment to ensure transparency.
That said, we recognize that your son contacted us immediately upon realizing the mistake. We are pleased to confirm that our support team responded promptly and processed a full refund as requested. If there are any outstanding concerns or additional support is needed, please dont hesitate to contact us at ************************************************************.
We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve both our service and communication.
Sincerely,
Vital Records Online Support TeamReview fromSteve M
Date: 05/14/2025
Warning do not use ! Ordered my kit on 4/21/25. It came with a detailed timeframe as to when everything should be sent and received. Only prob is they don't adhere to said time frame. Now I'm going to be out around $5k for airfare, room reservations, and chapel fee. Sooo, thanks for messing up my wedding plans. Oh and as of today, still haven't received a copy of birth certificate ! Even after I paid an extra $40 to overnight my application for certified copy of my birth certificate !Vital Records Online
Date: 05/20/2025
Hello, *****.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret to hear about the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered, especially given the importance of your upcoming wedding. Please accept our sincere apologies for any delays that may have impacted your plans.
At Vital Records Online, we strive to provide clear timelines and step-by-step instructions to help guide our customers through the application process. While we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible, its important to clarify that our service facilitates the preparation of your application packagewe are not the issuing agency and therefore do not have control over processing times once your documents are submitted to the appropriate Health Department.
The overnight shipping fee you paid ensures that your application reaches the state office quickly and securely; however, processing times can vary based on the states internal workload, verification requirements, and unforeseen delays beyond our control.
That said, we understand your urgency and are here to help. If you haven't already, we strongly encourage you to contact our support team directly at ********************************** so we can look into your specific case and assist you in determining the status of your order or provide next steps, including how to escalate your request with the state if applicable.
Again, we are truly sorry for the disruption this has caused and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback is vital in helping us improve our services.
Sincerely,
Vital Records Online Support TeamReview fromAdriana V
Date: 05/14/2025
Im very satisfied with the process of my birth certificate I even had the opportunity of using a notary everything was convenient from my home.
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