Gloucester Township, MT · Camden County
Application for Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of a Vital Record
This application lets people request a genealogical certification or certified copy of an eligible birth, marriage, or death record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth more than 80 years ago, a marriage more than 50 years ago, or a death more than 40 years ago. The form asks for the requestor’s contact details, reason for the request, record details, and requested copies. Applicants must submit the completed application, proof of identity, and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of relationship.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting an eligible genealogical vital record must complete this application and provide the required identity, payment, and relationship documents when applicable.
How to submit it
All genealogy applications must be filed by mail, with copies of the required documents. The form does not provide a mailing address; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; a notarized letter is required if records should be mailed to an address different from the address on the requestor’s ID.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the genealogical vital record application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requestor’s information, reason for the request, record details, and number of copies requested.
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Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of relationship. Include a notarized letter for an alternate mailing address.
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Submit By Mail
Mail the application and copies of the required documents. Check the city website for current mailing details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID, include a notarized letter with the alternate address and written mailing request.
- Who can request a certified copy?
- The form lists eligible requestors as the subject’s parent, legal guardian or legal representative; certain family members of legal age; a state or federal agency for official purposes; or someone requesting under a court order.
- How do I submit this application?
- All genealogy applications must be filed by mail with copies of the required documents. The form does not show a mailing address, so check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of a Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gloucester Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.