Retrieving Records

Holly Sheriff • Aug 26, 2023

A Service Overview for Best Virtual Paralegal LLC (BVP)

Hey Lawyers!

Requesting records is a drag. Don't waste your time on follow-ups and drafting requests – let the Best Virtual Paralegal Team do it for you. This article will discuss how the Best Virtual Paralegal Document retrieval system works. The Best Virtual Paralegal Team has over 30 years of experience requesting and retrieving records on behalf of lawyers.


This article will explore some of the most frequently asked questions about Best Virtual Paralegals record retrieval services.


What types of records can the Best Virtual Paralegals Team Request for my law firm?


The Best Virtual Paralegal Team can request the following information and records for our law firm clients:


  • 911 & The Federal Reserves – Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Banking & Financial Records
  • Business Records
  • Court Records
  • Criminal Records
  • DMV Records
  • Educational Records
  • Employment Records
  • Healthcare Records
  • Historical and Genealogy Records
  • Immigration Records
  • Insurance Records
  • Marriage, Death, & Property Records
  • Military Service Records
  • Police & Crash Records
  • Postal Record
  • Professional Occupation Registration & Licensing Records
  • Social Security Records
  • Tax Records


The preceding list is not an all-inclusive list of the records the Best Virtual Paralegal Team can retrieve for your law firm. If you need a document that is not listed, please get in touch with our team; we are happy to help you.

Does the Best Virtual Paralegal Document Retrieval Service include following up with the custodian of records and record keepers?

Yes, our team will follow up with the custodian of records. We keep a detailed tracking record of all the follow-up communications. Our document retrieval services include but are not limited to:

• Verify entity name, document cost, and entity status, as needed.

• Fast, cost-effective retrieval plans.

• Following up with custodian and record keepers.

• Retrieval status reports to keep you updated and aware of additional steps required to address any issues.

• Electronic, USPS Delivery, and Hand Delivery. Hand Delivery is available on a case-by-case basis.


Where are the Best Virtual Paralegal's Document Retrieval Services available?

We offer nationwide retrieval services and international requesting and retrieval services. International record retrieval services are available on a case-by-case basis.

What does a typical record request include?

  • Review or prepare the necessary HIPAA and General Releases for accuracy and completeness. Requesting your client to sign any and all releases needed is included.
  • Timely follow-up on the status until the request is completed.
  • Sharing progress notes of status check attempts through an online portal.
  • Automatic issuance of "No Records Found" certificates.


Will Best Virtual Paralegal's Retrieval Services talk to custodians and record keepers to dispute record fees from the custodians and record keepers?

Yes, of course. We will meet with your office at the beginning of our services to agree on a fair and equitable record fee. Best Virtual Paralegal Team will dispute the record fee on your behalf if it exceeds the preapproved amount.

Who do we serve?

The Best Virtual Paralegal Team works with law and paralegal firms of any size to help them overcome record retrieval challenges. Law and Paralegal Firms collaborate with us to get fast, complete access to records and data so their staff can focus on more valuable work.

  • We do not request records for individuals.


What can law and paralegal firms expect when working with Best Virtual Paralegal Record Retrieval Services?

• The ability to check the status of a request at any time through our online portal.

• Transparency and prompt responses to any requests for information.

• Easy monitoring of invoices and payments through our secure portal.

• 100% online ordering, retrieval, billing, and payment processes.

• Log in at any time to check the status of your request.

• Records are delivered through BVP's HIPAA-compliant online portal.


How does Best Virtual Paralegal Document Retrieval Services work?

Retrieval is as easy as two steps after the first setup with the Best Virtual Paralegal Team. Our representatives will meet with you to discuss your needs and set up your account before you use our services for the first time.

Then the service is as easy as two steps: Submit your record request through our online portal, then go on to more important work. Your records will be available for download through our secure, encrypted online portal once we receive them from the custodian or record keepers.

It is that easy.

Can I add other services to the Best Virtual Paralegal's Retrieval Document Services?

Yes! Clients are welcome to add any of Best Virtual Paralegal's services to Best Virtual Paralegal's Retrieval Document Services.


What can I add to Best Virtual Paralegal Retrieval Document Services?

For an additional fee, some of the most common add-on services include:

• Document Reviews

• Document Drafting

• Summarizing of records

• Legal Staff Support Services and Paralegal Services

• Litigation Support Services and more.


Services include legal support services, legal admin services, consulting, coaching, & educational services designed to help improve productivity, maximize resources, control expenses & empower legal pros!


Ready to get started.

Ready to save time and money with document retrieval services? Best Virtual Paralegal LLC is the go-to record retrieval company for legal and insurance professionals.

To get started, connect with Holly and her team, call/text (717) 747-3588 | email: Hello@bestvirtualparalegal.com.



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