What records can I request with this application?

The application covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It is for non-genealogical records.

What must I provide with my application?

The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. For a certified copy, you must also provide proof that establishes your eligibility to receive the record.

Do I need a notary for the vital record copy application?

No. Sign and date the application without a notary. However, requesting that records be mailed to an address different from the one on your ID requires a notarized letter.

How do I submit the vital record copy application?

The form does not provide a submission address or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Teaneck, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Application for a Non-Genealogical Vital Record Copy

This application is for people requesting a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical vital record. It asks for the record type, names, event details, number of copies, requestor information, reason for the request, and relationship to the person on the record. The instructions say applicants need to provide valid proof of identity and payment; requests for certified copies also require proof of eligibility.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy must complete this application and provide the required identity documents.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

The application is signed and dated without a notary; mailing records to an address different from the address on your ID requires a notarized letter.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the application for a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requestor’s details, select the record type, and provide the information requested about the record.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of eligibility; an alternate mailing address requires a notarized letter.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?: The application covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It is for non-genealogical records.
What must I provide with my application?: The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. For a certified copy, you must also provide proof that establishes your eligibility to receive the record.
Do I need a notary for the vital record copy application?: No. Sign and date the application without a notary. However, requesting that records be mailed to an address different from the one on your ID requires a notarized letter.
How do I submit the vital record copy application?: The form does not provide a submission address or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Non-Genealogical Vital Record Copy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Teaneck form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.