First (Mis)steps

Originally posted 5/10/2006 at CIS:

Well, I tried to request my vital records (birth, divorce, marriage) certs that I need. I dutifully printed the requests from the Maryland web site, wrote my check for $60 (5 records @ $12 each) and headed off to the local health department, which according to the web site, would provide same day service.

I get there and find out they don't do marriage and divorce certificates, only birth. Ok, I void my $60 check and write a new one for $36. While I'm waiting for the folks in front of me to finish (they were going on a cruise for their neice's wedding and were getting passports), I noticed a sign that birth certificates were $20 each, not the $12 that the web site said. When I questioned it, they told me it was $12 to request by mail, but $20 in person. I thanked them for their time and gathered up my requests and left, certificate-less. And with two voided checks.

I hope this isn't a sign of difficulties to come!

Back at work, I requested everything online through Vital Check and should have everything in 10 days.