Avalon, MT · Cape May County
Certified Copy Application
This application lets eligible requestors ask for a certified copy or certification of a non-genealogical vital record from Avalon.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy or certification of a non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record. It asks for the requestor’s contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and details about the record. The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy.
Who needs it
A person requesting a non-genealogical vital record must complete the application and provide the required identification and, for a certified copy, proof of eligibility.
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 without a notary; only a separate letter requesting delivery to an address different from the ID address must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certified Copy Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in your contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and the record details.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy. A different mailing address requires a notarized letter.
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Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. A separate letter must be notarized only if you request mailing to an address different from the address on your ID.
- How do I submit the certified copy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must I provide with the application?
- The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment of the fee, and—when requesting a certified copy—proof that establishes your eligibility.
- What vital records can I request?
- The application covers non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It also includes a request option for a certified copy for an apostille seal.