- Licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
- Available 24/7
What it is
A vital records application is the form you submit to a state or county office to obtain a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce record. Because these records are restricted, many offices require the requester's signature to be notarized.
Who needs it
People ordering a certified birth certificate for a passport or REAL ID, surviving family members requesting a death certificate, or anyone an agency requires to submit a notarized request for a restricted record.
Why it needs a notary
Vital records contain sensitive personal data, so issuing offices notarize the application to confirm the requester is who they claim to be and is entitled to the record. The notary's seal is the office's assurance against fraudulent requests.
How to notarize a Vital Records Application online
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Upload your document
Drag in your PDF — no printing or scanning. Add your email so we can send the finished file.
- 2
Verify your identity
Answer a few knowledge-based questions and scan your government-issued photo ID. It takes about a minute.
- 3
Meet your notary on video
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, confirms your ID, and witnesses your signature.
- 4
Download the notarized PDF
The notary applies their electronic seal and tamper-evident certificate. Your notarized document is emailed to you instantly.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, verifies your government-issued ID, witnesses your signature, and applies their electronic seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which vital-records offices accept an online-notarized application?
- Most vital-records offices accept applications notarized through Remote Online Notarization. Check your specific office's instructions; if they require notarization, our online session satisfies it.
- Can you issue the certificate itself?
- No — we notarize your application. You then submit the notarized form to the issuing office, which mails the certified record. We make the notarization step fast so you can get your request in the mail today.
- What do I need to have ready?
- Your completed application as a PDF, a government-issued photo ID, and a webcam-enabled device. The whole notarization takes about 15 minutes.
Other documents you can notarize online
Power of Attorney
Make a financial, medical, or durable POA legally binding.
Affidavit
Sworn statements for court, business, or personal matters.
Affidavit of Residency
Sworn proof of address for schools, the DMV and agencies.
Not sure which notarial act your form needs? The glossary explains the terms on it, the notary guides compare where you can get a document notarized, and the FAQs cover how a session runs. Which documents may be notarized online, and the identity rules that apply, are set by each state — see the requirements page.