The Mississippi State Department of Health will soon launch VITA, our new secure, streamlined system for managing all vital events across the state.
Steps to Take
- Register your organization and users in VITA now.
- Set up multi-factor authentication for your VITA account.
- Complete the VITA training.
- Prepare your staff for the upcoming transition to VITA.
1. Mandatory Registration
To ensure a smooth statewide transition, all stakeholders, including birthing centers, hospitals, funeral homes, coroners' offices, certifying physicians, nursing homes, and any organization that files vital events must register in VITA before using the system.
To register, visit the VITA sign-in page and choose the New User option.
VITA training is available after you register.
2. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication
After you register and receive your new VITA account information, the completion of your VITA account setup will require multi-factor authentication through a dedicated app. Please view the recordings below for guidance on how to complete this process. Each tutorial shows how to install the Microsoft Authenticator app for your Apple or Android device.
3. Complete VITA Training
Recorded training modules are available from VITA to learn the new system. Access recordings on the VITA web page after your registration has been completed.
4. Prepare Your Staff
The recorded training should enable you to prepare your staff for the coming transition to VITA. If you have questions, assistance is available from the MSDH Office of Vital Records.
Contact vita.support@msdh.ms.gov for assistance with registration and training.
This modernization effort brings stronger security, improved efficiency, and enhanced accuracy to Mississippi’s vital records. Your timely participation and preparedness will help ensure a successful rollout for everyone involved in documenting the state’s vital events.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting a safer, more modern vital records system for Mississippi.
