LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc.

What LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. does

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. (operating as VitalChek) is a US-based online vital records ordering platform headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LexisNexis Risk Solutions within the RELX Group. The company provides a direct-to-consumer web portal through which individuals can order certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from over 450 state, county, and municipal government agencies across all 50 US states. Order flow is mediated end-to-end: customers complete a 5-10 minute online form, LexisNexis provides electronic identity validation on most orders, the order is routed electronically via PCI-compliant, SSL-encrypted (RSA 2048-bit with 128-bit cipher suites) connections to the issuing agency, and the certified document is shipped directly from the agency to the customer. Identity verification, secure data transmission, and direct government agency integration are the principal technical components of the platform.

Name

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc.

Legal name

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc.

Website

https://vitalchek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc., operating as VitalChek, is the exclusive online ordering partner for over 450 US government agencies, processing roughly 4 million vital records annually with LexisNexis-powered identity verification and PCI-compliant electronic transmission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vital Records Ordering Services

akta.pro primary industry

Vital Records & Civil Registration (Birth/Death/Fetal Death Certificates) (HLAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Account Opening & Onboarding (eKYC, eSignature, Origination) (FSAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Vital records ordering
• Government document services
• Identity verification platform
• Birth certificate ordering
• Electronic government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vital Records Processing Fees: Transaction-based service fees charged for processing vital record orders on behalf of government agencies. Customers pay government agency fees plus VitalChek's service fee for the convenience of online ordering, identity verification, and expedited processing. Orders are shipped directly from the government agency to the customer.
2. Expedited Shipping Services: Negotiated shipping rates with UPS and FedEx, offering expedited delivery at approximately 48% savings compared to standard retail rates. The company acts as an intermediary for shipping services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. operates the VitalChek online platform, the exclusive authorized electronic ordering channel for more than 450 U.S. government agencies. Consumers complete a 5–10 minute online form to order certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates; VitalChek performs LexisNexis-powered electronic identity verification and electronically transmits the request to the issuing government agency, which prints and ships the document directly. The company also resells negotiated UPS/FedEx expedited shipping, offers a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Premium Service, and provides passport-related guidance to U.S. consumers.

Product overview

VitalChek is an online vital records ordering platform operated by LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. It serves as the exclusive online partner of over 450 U.S. government agencies, processing approximately 4 million vital documents annually. The core product is the VitalChek Online Vital Records Ordering Platform, which allows consumers to order certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates through a guided 5–10 minute online form. The platform integrates LexisNexis-powered identity verification to validate requests before routing them electronically to the issuing government agency. Supplementary services include VitalChek Express Shipping (a UPS-negotiated expedited shipping add-on offering approximately 48% savings versus standard retail rates), Passport Services (guidance and third-party expediting referrals for passport applications), and a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Premium Service for American citizens born overseas. The company has been operating for over 35 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VitalChek Online Vital Records Ordering Platform The primary consumer-facing online portal enabling individuals to order certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from more than 450 partner government agencies across the United States. The platform validates requests, performs LexisNexis-powered identity verification, processes payments (government agency fees plus VitalChek service fee), and routes orders electronically to the issuing agency for fulfillment and direct shipment to the customer.
• VitalChek Express Shipping An expedited shipping add-on negotiated with UPS (Next Day Air) and FedEx that offers approximately 48% cost savings versus standard retail overnight rates ($18.61 average VitalChek rate vs. $36.38 standard UPS Next Day Air). Includes package tracking and signature-on-delivery options; documents are shipped directly from the issuing government agency to the customer.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Premium Service A specialized premium service for U.S. citizens born abroad to obtain their Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) from the U.S. Department of State, processed on an expedited priority basis through VitalChek. Requires notarization and government-issued photo ID verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million vital documents processed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Florida Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive online ordering partner for Florida vital records, enabling residents to order birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates through VitalChek's platform with electronic transmission to the agency for processing.
• Iowa Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive online ordering partner for Iowa vital records, processing requests for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates through direct government agency connections.
• 450+ Government AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive online ordering partner for over 450 government agencies nationwide, including state health departments, county registers of deeds, and vital statistics offices across all 50 US states.
• LexisNexis Risk SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationParent company providing electronic identity validation technology, brand affiliation, and enterprise infrastructure. VitalChek is A LexisNexis Risk Solutions company with access to identity verification systems.
• UPSmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping partner offering negotiated express shipping rates at approximately 48% savings compared to standard retail rates. VitalChek leverages volume purchasing to offer customers discounted overnight shipping for vital record delivery.
• FedExmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative express shipping partner for customers preferring FedEx services for vital record delivery with tracking and signature confirmation options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEMIA: Global identity and government document services provider offering civil registration, biometric identity, and secure credentialing solutions for governments. Comparable to VitalChek as a trusted partner for state and national identity document issuance and verification workflows.
• Tyler Technologies (NIC): Large government technology provider whose NIC division powers official state government portals (e.g., government payments, vital records, licensing). Comparable as a digital channel partner for state agencies that could compete with or complement VitalChek.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions: Parent company of VitalChek and a leading provider of identity verification, KYC, fraud, and risk data to government and enterprise clients. Comparable identity and compliance infrastructure that powers VitalChek's consumer-facing service.

Direct peers

• GovOS: Government technology platform providing digital services for state and local agencies, including vital records ordering, business filings, and licensing. Directly comparable as a competing online ordering channel for government-issued certificates and documents.
• PayIt: Government payment and digital services platform enabling citizens to pay for government services online, including vital records, court fees, and tax payments. Comparable business model of intermediating between consumers and government agencies for transactional services.
• CivicPlus: Government technology platform serving municipalities and counties with digital services including online forms, payments, and document requests. Comparable as a competing channel partner to local government agencies for citizen-facing vital records and document ordering.

Emerging players

• Jumio: Identity verification and KYC platform used by enterprises and governments to authenticate individuals. Comparable technology adjacency to VitalChek's LexisNexis-powered identity validation layer.
• Persona: Identity verification platform offering KYC, KYB, and government ID authentication. Comparable as a modern identity verification technology provider that could be embedded into government-facing ordering flows similar to VitalChek.
• Gridline Identity: Digital identity and document verification provider serving government and enterprise clients. Comparable as an emerging player in the identity verification space that VitalChek operates within through its LexisNexis integration.

Regional players

• USPassports & International Travel: US-focused passport and vital records expediting service. Comparable as a consumer-facing intermediary for obtaining government-issued identity documents, including birth certificates and passports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VitalChek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vitalchek-network-inc.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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