Terms of Use

Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the VitalTrace website. We may revise these terms from time to time; the current version is always available at this URL, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Informational purpose only

VitalTrace is an independent directory of U.S. county-level vital records offices, fees, and request procedures. We are not a government agency and do not issue, process, or expedite birth, death, or marriage certificates. All certificate orders must be placed directly with the issuing state or county office through the official channels listed on each page.

No warranty & accuracy disclaimer

The information on this site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Office addresses, fees, processing times, and request procedures change frequently and may be out of date or contain errors. Always confirm details with the relevant official office before relying on them. VitalTrace makes no guarantee that any information is current, complete, or accurate.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VitalTrace and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or any information it contains.

Third-party links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including official government offices and outbound resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those external sites. Links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

Acceptable use

You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose, to scrape or harvest data in a manner that disrupts the service, or to interfere with the operation or security of the site.

Intellectual property

The layout, original text, and presentation of this directory are the property of VitalTrace. Underlying public-record source data, including U.S. Census Bureau county codes, remains in the public domain.

Contact

Questions about these terms: privacy@vitaltrace.example.