What records can I request with this application?

It covers birth records over 80 years old, marriage records over 50 years old, and death records over 40 years old, subject to the form’s stated eligibility conditions.

Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Certified Copy Application?

No. The application itself is signed without a notary. A separate notarized letter is required if you want records mailed to an address different from the address on your ID.

Downe Township, MT · Cumberland County

No notary required

Genealogical Certified Copy Application

This application lets people request a certification or certified copy of an eligible genealogical birth, marriage, or death record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certification or certified copy of a birth record from more than 80 years ago, a marriage record from more than 50 years ago, or a death record from more than 40 years ago. It asks for the requestor’s contact details and relationship to the person on the record, record details, proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified copy.

Who needs it

People requesting an eligible genealogical vital record must complete the application and provide the required identity documents, payment, and, for a certified copy, proof of relationship.

How to submit it

All genealogy applications must be filed by mail. The form does not provide a destination address; check the city website for current mailing details.

About notarization

The application itself is signed without a notary; an alternate mailing address requires a separate notarized letter, and a commissioned online notary may assist with other documents you have.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the genealogical certification or certified copy application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requestor information and details for the birth, marriage, or death record. Items not marked optional are required.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.
4
Mail Your Application
File the application by mail. Check the city website for current mailing details.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?: It covers birth records over 80 years old, marriage records over 50 years old, and death records over 40 years old, subject to the form’s stated eligibility conditions.
Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Certified Copy Application?: No. The application itself is signed without a notary. A separate notarized letter is required if you want records mailed to an address different from the address on your ID.
How do I submit the Genealogical Certified Copy Application?: All genealogy applications must be filed by mail. Check the city website for current mailing details, since the form does not give a destination address.

Need something notarized?

This Genealogical Certified Copy Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Downe Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.