ChoicePoint’s VitalChek to Administer All Expedited Vital Records Orders for State of Connecticut

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – VitalChek Network Inc., a ChoicePoint® (NYSE: CPS) company and America’s leading source for government-issued birth certificates and other vital records, has signed a contract with the Connecticut Department of Public Health State Vital Records office to administer expedited requests for birth certificate, death certificate, marriage and civil union records. VitalChek will also handle all expedited applications Connecticut receives by mail. This is the second time that VitalChek has secured an agreement to process a state’s mail requests, in addition to phone and Internet orders. The first was New Jersey’s state registrar’s office.

A trusted provider of state-of-the-art applicant verification and authentication methods that helps restrict non-entitled persons’ access to government records, VitalChek makes it safe and convenient to order official copies of vital record documents. The VitalChek system includes safeguards that protect the privacy of customers and help prevent fraud and identity theft. These safeguards will be followed, along with Connecticut’s laws and requirements for access to assure confidentiality and security.

“The services we provide for the Connecticut vital records office include collecting, processing and authenticating vital record applications and all related follow-up work,” said Billy Burns, VitalChek’s vice president of strategic sales. “Now, no matter how orders are received, everyone will have access to secure and expedited service.” VitalChek’s services are available via the Internet and phone 24-hours a day, seven days a week.