Downe Township, MT · Cumberland County

No notary required

Application for a Non-Genealogical Vital Record Copy

This application lets eligible requestors apply for a certified copy or certification of a non-genealogical vital record.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified copy or certification of an eligible 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 relationship for a certified copy.

Who needs it

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

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 form is signed and dated 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

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the non-genealogical vital record copy application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter your contact details, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and record information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified copy.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application 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 a certified copy request?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if records should be mailed to an address different from the address on your ID.
How do I submit the vital record copy application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What documents are required with the application?
The instructions call for a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.
What types of records can I request?
The form covers eligible non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records.

Need something notarized?

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