East Amwell Township, MT · Hunterdon County
Certified Copy Application (Genealogical)
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 genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth from more than 80 years ago, a marriage from more than 50 years ago, or a death from more than 40 years ago. It asks for the requestor’s contact details, relationship to the person on the record, record details, and number of copies. Required supporting items include valid proof of identity and payment; a certified copy also requires proof of relationship.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting an eligible genealogical vital record must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
How to submit it
All genealogy applications must be filed by mail with copies of the completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and any required proof of relationship. The form does not provide a mailing address; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
You sign and date this application without a notary; a separate letter requesting mailing to an address different from your ID address must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the genealogical certified copy application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requestor’s information, relationship to the person on record, and the available birth, marriage, or death record details.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of relationship; copy the required documents for mailing.
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File By Mail
Mail the application and document copies. The form does not list a mailing address, so check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Certified Copy Application?
- No, the application itself is signed and dated without a notary. A separate letter requesting mail delivery to an address different from the address on your ID must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Certified Copy Application?
- File it by mail with copies of the completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and any required proof of relationship. The form does not list a mailing address.
- Which vital records can I request with this application?
- The form covers births more than 80 years ago, marriages more than 50 years ago, and deaths more than 40 years ago. A birth record is not eligible if the individual is still living.
- What supporting documents are required?
- All applicants must provide valid proof of identity and payment. A request for a certified copy also requires proof of relationship to the person on the record.
Need something notarized?
This Certified Copy Application (Genealogical) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Amwell Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.