Genealogy Requests, in Kansas, United States. Department of Health and Environment 9 June 2016.
The Kansas Legislature has determined that the vital records filed with this office are not open for public inspection. They are exempted from the Kansas Open Records Act [K.S.A. 45-221(a) and K.S.A. 65-2422d(c)]. The vital records are deemed to be confidential records which may contain sensitive information. Also, the information contained in a vital record is sufficient for establishing a false identity. Identity theft and fraudulent use of vital records has soared within the last decade. Therefore, we have no indexes available to the public. The requestor must meet eligibility requirements and must provide proof of identification.
Currently, the Office of Vital Statistics does allow requests for genealogical research. Pre-1940 records may be requested by an individual related as at least a cousin. Post 1940 records must be requested by an immediate family member.
BARTLETT -- Velma Lillian Tullis, 89, of Bartlett, died Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. . . . . She married Arthur D. Tullis on Aug. 3, 1935. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1981. . . . .