Vital record

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Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. In some jurisdictions, vital records may also include records of civil unions or domestic partnerships.

In the United States, vital records are typically maintained under state law by a county clerk or county recorder.

In the United Kingdom, vital records are recorded in the civil registry.

[edit] External links

• Where to Write for Vital Records in the US - National Center for Health Statistics