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From: Perrin Larton <>
Subject: Re: [CASCLARA] Santa Clara County Certificates
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:56:42 -0800


Hi Sue,

I see a couple of problems....VITALCHEK has probably 'sewed up' the whole
state since a person can order through them for ALL of the state (if not
all the nation). Knowing government, the folks at the recorders office
probably can't make the decision whether to use a local person or
VITALCHEK. I imagine you can WRITE and submit a proposal to the county and
it will make it's way through the bureaucratic maze...but probably
ultimately be denied.

I am also a local person with genealogical interest in the Santa Clara
County. I do death and marriage cert transcriptions FOR FREE...as my
schedule allows. I also will purchase the cert if someone really wants it
and send it to them. They pay for the cert of course...but I can get it
done quickly if need be. Most folks only want the information, so the free
transcription is good enough for them....especially since most folks
genealogy budgets are limited.

So....I suppose you can advertise in local newspapers, in genealogical
publications, put your card or information about your website at the
historical museum (if they will allow that), contact all the local
historical societies to let them know about your service, or direct folks
to your website like this e-mail has done....although the rootsweb lists
frown on advertising a service for a fee.

Good luck

Perrin


At 09:19 AM 12/14/01 +0000, Sue Bruce wrote:
>Dear list members
>
>I am new to this list.
>
>My reason for joining is to see if anyone can help me with a question I
>can't seem to get answered.
>
>The Santa Clara County Recorder's Office forwards enquiries for certificates
>needed quickly to VITALCHEK. VITALCHEK charges a huge fee to get a
>certificate to you quickly. I am a local genealogist, and can do it faster
>(same day/next day service) and for less dollars!
>
>The County Clerk Recorder does not return any of my calls on this subject.
>Infact, the entire department does nto want to discuss the possibility of
>offer our community (and the nation) a CHOICE!
>
>Does anyone have any comments on this ... and any suggestions on how I might
>get my service noticed?
>
>My websites are at: www.santaclarasearch.com and www.rootz-genealogy.com.
>
>Thanks
>
>Sue Bruce
>
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