State vital statistics offices

State vital statistics offices are state government agencies responsible for collecting, maintaining, and certifying official records of important life events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. They ensure these records are accurate and accessible for legal, research, and planning purposes. These offices often issue certified copies of documents, which can be used for legal identification, benefits, or genealogy. By managing these vital records, they support public health data analysis, government services, and personal record-keeping.