Below is a collection of online articles that discusses the discuss topics relevant to vital records. The leader of vital records for birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records and divorces records is TN-based VitalChek. VitalChek is a ChoicePoint company that is dedicated to providing express vital record services.
What To Do If You Lose An Important Vital Record
In the first article, "What To Do If You Lose An Important Vital Record" the topic managing your vital records is addressed. Readers learn that visiting your local vital records office is not always required. Not all people will have the time. luxury or capability to visit a local office where their vital records are located. In these situations it is useful to have a central source to order vital records. Below are the syndicated version of this article:
The History of Birth Records
The second article is titled, "The History of Birth Records." This article reviews notable figures in history and how birth records management has evolved. This is a great article for anyone who is interested in genealogy as a hobby, or just wants to better understand how notable figures in history have been impacted by birth records. Also featured in this article how technology has influenced the birth records industry. Below is a list of sites that have run this article.
Vital Records Agency Information and Data Security Best Practices
The third article, “Vital Records Agency Information and Data Security Best Practices” discusses data security for the vital records industry. This article showcases how ChoicePoint and VitalChek recognized that information and technology can help manage the types of risk facing government agencies. In particular it is important for vital record agencies to continue to strengthen privacy protection and security programs through the implementation of policy and technology. Below is a list of sites where this article can be viewed.
License to Drive: Six Steps to Get Your Teen Safely Behind the Wheel
The fourth article, “License to Drive: Six Steps to Get Your Teen Safely Behind the Wheel” is a great blend of how birth records are applied to life’s milestone’s. A parent getting a child behind the wheel can be a nerve-racking experience for both the parent and the teenager. With the below six steps, you can help ensure your teenager will be prepared to begin driving:
1. Enroll your teen in a driver's education course.
2. Get in plenty of practice on the road.
3. Study the written materials carefully.
4. Make sure you have an official copy of your child's birth certificate and proper identification.
5. Add your child to your car insurance.
6. Discuss driving restrictions.
This article has been picked up by several websites already. Below is a sample of the site URLs where this article can be found:
Are You Related To These Notable Figures in Women's Herstory?
Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher, Deborah Sampson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton are all women of early American history. The fifth article is titled, "Are You Related To These Notable Figures in Women's Herstory?" Learn about the accomplishments of these women and methods to determine if you are related. Online services, such as myheritage.com, rootsweb.com and genealogy.com help those studying genealogy map and research a family's history. Vital records is a related segment to genealogy services industry. Click on the below links to find a sample of websites that are featuring this article. More women's herstory information can be found at KeithHanks.com
Five Ways to Avoid Passport Delays
International Travel can be a stressful experience. One area of international travel that often worries people is ensuring their passport is in good order. This article outlines passport advice specific to the new 2007 travel rules. With the below five steps, you can help ensure you will have a current passport:
1. Be mindful of the expiration date.
2. Apply as far in advance as possible.
3. Take a clear photo following passport photo guidelines.
4. Make sure you have your birth certificate.
5. Carry a photocopy of your passport.
This passport article has been picked up by several website already. Click the links below to explore a sample of the site URLs where this article can be found:
Settling the Estate of a Deceased Loved One
Ensure you have more than one copy of the death record. Various institutions will require such documentation for settling an estate and you’ll find maintaining additional copies will help you speed up paperwork.
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