Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Pennsylvania: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Adams County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Adams serves all of the following towns and cities in Pennsylvania:
- Abbottstown
- Arendtsville
- Bendersville
- Biglerville
- Bonneauville
- Carroll Valley
- East Berlin
- Gettysburg
- Littlestown
- McSherrystown
- Midway
- New Oxford
- Whitehall
- York Springs
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Pennsylvania such as Philadelphia County, Allegheny County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, then you can follow this link.
Adams County Vital Statistics
Adams County, Pennsylvania, is home to a population of 101,406 residents. In recent statistics, there were 1,137 births recorded, alongside 1,029 deaths, highlighting the natural population trends in the area. The county also experienced 405 marriages and 153 divorces, providing insight into the community's relationship dynamics. Additionally, the average life expectancy in Adams County is 78.5 years, which reflects the overall health and well-being of its residents. It's worth noting that the infant mortality rate stands at 4.5 per 1,000 live births, an important measure when discussing the health of families in the region. For those interested in more detailed information, including birth and death records as well as marriage statistics, exploring the local vital records office can provide valuable resources.