New Hanover Township, MT · Burlington County
Certified Copy Request
This application requests a certified copy or certification of a non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy or certification of an eligible non-genealogical vital record. It asks for the record type and details, the requestor’s identity and relationship to the person on the record, the reason for the request, and the number of copies. The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship for certified copies.
Who needs it
People requesting an eligible non-genealogical vital record use this application and provide proof of identity and, for a certified copy, proof of their relationship to the person on the record.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; mailing records to an address different from the address on the requestor’s ID requires a separate notarized letter.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certified Copy Request application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requestor’s information, record details, reason for the request, and number of copies.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.
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Submit The Request
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request?
- The application covers non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. The instructions define which records qualify as non-genealogical.
- What must I provide with the application?
- The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. A certified-copy request also requires proof of your relationship to the person on the record.
- Do I need a notary for the Certified Copy Request?
- No. Sign and date this request without a notary. If you want records mailed to an address other than the one on your ID, include a separate notarized letter with that address and your written mailing request.
- How do I submit the Certified Copy Request?
- The form does not provide a submission destination. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.