subject: Public Records That You Can View Online [print this page] Public records are government properties which are made available for the public to provide information on certain individuals of which the information generated is expected to use in legal purposes. Public records can be accessed by visiting the local departments within your area, or going online to get the information you need.
Online checking is usually the most sought after method in securing public records, as they are more convenient and more accurate compared to manual searching. With online checking, you can get the results in a couple of minutes without having to spend so much time and effort just to secure the information you need.
Websites offering this kind of services usually charge a minimum amount. To give you an idea what are the public records you can access online, here is a short of list of public records and a short description of the document:
Birth certificates. A very important record of the birth of each person. The birth certificate will usually tell you the date, time, and manner the child was born. It reflects the name of the parents and the physician, as well as the name and the address of the hospital where the child was born. The gender and weight of the child is also reflected on a birth certificate.
Death certificates. A death certificate is also referred to as medical certificate of the cause of death or MCCD. It reflects the name of the person who passed away, the date of the death, location, and the cause of death.
Marriage certificate. A marriage certificate is a public record that certifies two people going through a marriage ceremony. Some countries require a marriage license before the actual ceremony is held. This document reflects the name and age of the two parties who expressed their desire to get married.
Divorce records. A divorce records is a public document that reflects the nullity of the marriage between the couple.
Criminal background check. A criminal back ground check lets you see if the person being investigated has criminal records in the past and the present. This is usually done by companies who are looking for employees to be part of their team.
Inmate records. A public record that shows if the person you are trying to investigate has previous prison records. It also shows in detail the reason for imprisonment.
Arrest records. A public record that shows history of arrests and the offenses made.
Personal information. A public record that allows you to get the basic information of a person such as address, and telephone numbers.
Sex offender records. A public record that allows you to view if the person being investigated has history of sexual offenses.
Missing persons. A public record that shows a list of missing children and adults that has been reported to the local authorities. It also the date when the person have been noticed to be missing and the status of the case.
The list reflected are just a few public records which are commonly used and which you can view online. There are other public records out there that are also very useful and provide a great amount of information.
