Looking to do a free public records search on the Web? I've put together a Top Ten list of where to find the best free public record search databases online, from obituaries to census records. Note: Depending on the state or country that you live in, you might not be able to access more personal public records, such as birth certificates, drivers' licenses, marriage certificates, etc., without A)showing physical proof of identification or B)paying a fee.
An invaluable site that basically provides vital links to every state office you might need for any kind of public record. VitalRec explains how to obtain vital records (such as birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses and divorce decrees) from each state, territory and county of the United States.
Obituaries 101 is n extremely comprehensive free public records search site; it features every American state major newspaper with links to obituary sections, as well as the day's prominent obituaries and AP obituaries.
A (mostly) free genealogy search site; excellent for those researching genealogies. "This website is a directory of online death indexes listed by state and county. Included are death records, death certificate indexes, death notices & registers, obituaries, probate indexes, and cemetery & burial records. Also included is information about searching the Social Security Death Index online."
If you're looking for information about someone, one of the best places you can start your search on the Web is Google. You can use Google to find background information, phone numbers, addresses, maps, and more.
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Zabasearch is a free people search engine that scours freely accessible public information and records. It's a free service, but you'll have to pay if you want more detailed information, such as background checks.
FirstGov.gov is an absolutely mammoth search engine/portal that gives the searcher direct access to searchable information from the United States government, state governments, and local governments. Every agency that handles public records in the United States can be found somewhere in this huge database.
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find a grave online? You can also view many cemeteries on the Web using my list of sites on the Web that index graves and cemeteries.
For the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, a free public records search site: "Census records are among one of the best and most often utilized tools for genealogy research. Many censuses are recorded or transcribed online. Locating free census records online can present a challenge. With a bit of patience, you will find thousands of census links to free census transcriptions, census indexes and census images in our categorized directory."
A searchable public records search database of a wide range of government information and services in the United Kingdom. An excellent place to start for a free public records search.
