However, the information provided is very good. As mentioned before, a quick phone call to a county clerk's office may save you weeks of research time and the cost of postage. If you are planning a research trip, it is essential that you make that call. It might save you a great deal of wasted time and transportation expense. Make absolutely sure that you ask about the cost of obtaining copies of each type of record.
Costs vary by record type.
They also differ in price between a certified copy and a non-certified copy. Often, the agency creates certified copies by default. They may, however, be willing to provide a non-certified copy for you at a lower price. You don't need a certified copy of a record unless you are using it for legal purposes. There is no difference between a certified copy and a non-certified copy except that the agency has notarized it.