ratkins Posted April 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I am treating my 84 year old Mother to a cruise this summer. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a birth certificate. She was born in Washington, D.C. I live several hundred miles away. I have sent in a request for a copy from D.C. Vital Records over a month ago, but have had no response. Numerous phone calls, but no help from those fine folks. Has anyone had experience with using the online services that help expedite getting a birth certificate? Are they reliable, legit, etc.? They advertise being able to get a birth record within 3 days (for a substantial fee, of course). I am running out of time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted April 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2004 It took my about 6 weeks to receive my birth certificates. Keep an eye on your bank account- when the check clears you should get it within a day or two. But from reading these boards--expediating may be your best bet if you are running out of time. Going NOWHERE Miracle, February 13, 2005 Legend, October 22,2004 Voyager August 31,2003 Victory September 22,2002 Regal Empress,June 2001 Sensation,August 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriTX Posted April 8, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I sent for the birthcertificates through the State of Calif website it took 6 weeks. Now if I had sent it to the County of Alameda it would have been faster. We just got them with only a few days to spare. Also send a note with it saying you need it As soon as possible. If you really need them and can pick them up in person, its much faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriTX Posted April 8, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Also the Older the Birthdate the longer it will take. They have to go though a lot of Research to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewheelock Posted April 8, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I used an expediter service to get my mothers birth certificate from Arizona. To my suprise we got it in 2 days. It cost $42.00 but it was worth it to have it in our hands. I foget which one I used but I used google to search for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted April 8, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I called the vital statistic office in my area and did it over the phone, with a credit card,for a $16 fee,had it in 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted April 10, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 10, 2004 http://www.vitalchek.com I got one for a family member from this website. I don't remember it being three days, but it was very quick. I believe it cost $30 for a copy with raised seal. "I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise." -- Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratkins Posted April 12, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted April 12, 2004 THANKS to all who responded! I now am comfortable using the online services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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