Have you ever heard the expression, “There is no such thing as a free lunch”?  Well, there is no such thing as free vital statistics documents either.  No one is going to hand over access to a database that they paid good money to create.  Too much money was invested in creating the database, running it, and maintaining it for you to use it free.

Vital Statistics Trial Offer
Frankly, this is a lure.  You may very well get to look at the database for a few days without charge, but I am certain you will be asked to give your credit card data before you do.  The company is counting on you forgetting to decline to continue after the initial period has ended.  Some of us are really good at shutting down the membership before the card is charged, others aren’t.

Even if you do remember to turn off the subscription, there is the fascination of being able to search for these documents to contend with.  Knowing that they are available, but you can no longer search for that one extra document you wanted will probably encourage you to sign up anyway.

Upfront and Honest Records Research Website
If you are going to deal with someone, don’t you want them to be honest with you?  I know I do.  I never do business with companies that offer a “free trial” but require a credit card number.  I don’t like the feeling of being a step away from being scammed.

Good search companies will tell you upfront what your costs will be.  Granted these aren’t certified copies that can be used for legal purposes, but for general information, they can’t be beat.

So, before you get taken in with an offer for free vital statistics documents, search for a good, honest search service and do business with them instead.  You won’t regret it.

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