Vital Records

Definition(s):

Records essential to the continued functioning or reconstitution of an organization during and after an emergency and also those records essential to protecting the legal and financial rights of that organization and of the individuals directly affected by its activities.

Source: BCI/DRJ

Vital records are official documents that record important life events such as birth, marriage, and death. They are a primary source of information used to trace family history and genealogy.

Glossary: Essential Records