Mendota, IL · LaSalle County
Application for Search of Birth Record Files
This application lets eligible people request certified or genealogical copies of birth records from the City of Mendota and provide information about their eligibility.
What this form is
Use this application to request certified copies or genealogical copies of birth records from the City of Mendota. It asks for the subject’s name, birth details, parents’ names, the requester’s relationship and intended use, and the number of copies requested. The form also explains eligibility rules and asks applicants to include the proper fee and acceptable proof of identity.
Who needs it
People requesting birth-record copies from the City of Mendota must complete the application and indicate their relationship to the person and intended use.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form, proper fee by check or money order payable to the City of Mendota, and a legible copy of acceptable identification to City of Mendota, 800 Washington Street, Post Box 710, Mendota, Illinois 61342.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; an agent relying on written authorization must provide notarized authorization from a person named on the birth certificate.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Mendota application for a search of birth record files.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requested birth details, requester information, relationship, intended use, and number of copies.
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Gather Required Items
Include the proper fee and a legible copy of acceptable identification. Provide notarized authorization if an agent relies on written authorization.
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Mail The Application
Mail the completed application and accompanying items to the City of Mendota address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a birth-record copy?
- The form lists eligible requesters, including the person named on the record if they are at least 18, a parent or legal representative, or a government department.
- How do I submit the birth-record application?
- Mail the completed form with the proper fee and a legible copy of acceptable ID to the City of Mendota at the address printed on the application.
- Do I need a notary for the birth-record application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. An agent using written authorization must provide notarized authorization from a person named on the birth certificate.
- What identification should I include?
- Include a legible copy of a non-expired government-issued photo ID. If you do not have one, the form describes alternative documentation; a Social Security card is not accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Search of Birth Record Files doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.