So I had the pleasure of dealing with 3 people, Rachel, Janet and Abigail over a period of about a month and I have to say unlike our own government (uk) departments this was an absolute pleasure. Con... See more
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They get a single star bc 0 is not an option. At the time of posting this review it is March 2026, I requested my birth certificate back in august of 2025. There has been little to no communicati... See more
The website was easy to order exactly what I needed. It was received in a timely manner even though I preferred it arriving in 2 days maybe, but The site clearly states they have no control over the t... See more
We have no internet or computer in home, just smart phones...and sometimes phones win! The process is good, step by step and we like the security built in to prevent identity theft. Some of things req... See more
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At National Records, we believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, and we're here to help you uncover the rich tapestry of your family's history. With our cutting-edge technology and vast database of historical records, we provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore your roots and connect with your ancestors. Our mission is to provide access to the world's most comprehensive collection of family history records, from birth and death certificates to marriage licenses and census data. With over a billion records at your fingertips, you'll have the tools you need to trace your family's lineage and discover the fascinating people and stories that make up your family tree.
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Helped step by step
They walked me step by step on what I needed. I had to make a phone call in and I got a human wverytime. Excellent customer service.
Relatively easy to use
Relatively easy to use. Needed follow-up info which I hope will suffice. I am in UK, which probably makes this harder.
Great service and extremely quick!
Great service and extremely quick!
Fantastic customer service, no hassle
Extremely quick turnaround time for a document I needed, and absolutely hassle free. They even called me and followed up with an email to ensure it was received. I did not expect that level of quality customer service and it was greatly appreciated!
Seamless online application
Seamless online application, very easy to apply for documents. Great updates on status of your application.
I should have checked this review…
After the refund:
After writing this review, I had instantly received an email of apology. They gave me a full refund in about 2 weeks. This is why I am changing my rating from 1 to 3. I am still questioning their profession because I have communicated with Vital Records directly as recommended by the other reviewer, and it took me less than a week to obtain the birth certificate.
Before the refund:
I should have checked this review beforehand. I have wasted total of 500 USD because of National Records. I am currently living out of the States, so I asked their service to attain my Birth Certificate. I submitted three documents with certified translation as required & verified by them which costed me a lot, and now they are saying those documents are unacceptable by the state. More than 2 months have past since the order, and I am back to square one. I do not know what is their profession and it really pisses me off with their AI-like emails.
Excellent 👍
What a fraud
What a fraud. They charge a ridiculous amount of money. You can talk to the vital records department directly and it will cost you a FRACTION of what they are charging here. If your order gets lost in transit they will not take ownership of the issue. If you ask for a refund they refuse no matter what. PLEASE avoid this business
Do not waste your time or money
i had to go through the BBB and write a 1 star review to get a refund. If you find yourself in a situation that nationalrecords refuses to process a refund even though it was done in a timely manner I recommend that route. Once that was done the refund was immediate.
You are able to contact vital records through the state yourself without having to go through them and it will take the same amount of time with a fraction of the cost
I was able to navigate the webpage…
I was able to navigate the webpage easily. I do wish they had a way to expedite Birth Certificates to foreign countries because I have a small window to complete this.
fast and reliable service
fast and reliable service. one of their customer service rep - donna made sure that my document order get delivered in a timely manner.
They were always in contact with me…
They were always in contact with me regarding paperwork I needed.
I don’t normally answer my phone so I’m glad they sent me emails and texts to tell me what I needed to do. They were also friendly.
National Records' service was superb!…
National Records' service was absolutely perfect in every respect. I was requesting a US Birth Certificate however I am living on the other side of the globe. I was missing a support document and they were very helpful in assisting me to secure this. They sent regular email and SMS updates on the progress. Regrettably I can only give 5 stars ... no option for more! GREAT SERVICE!
Fast and easy (except for the required…
Fast and easy (except for the required online signature).
Site is user friendly
Requesting a document
I believe it was a simple process to request a marriage certificate from December 1986
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