Highlands, MT · Monmouth County

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Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of a Vital Record

Use this application to request a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.

What this form is

This application is for requesting a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record. The instructions say applicants must provide a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of the applicant’s relationship or other eligibility. The form asks for requestor details and information about the record, including the person’s name, event details, and number of copies requested.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record must complete the application and provide the required identification 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; requests to mail records to an address different from the address on the requestor’s ID require a notarized letter.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the non-genealogical vital record application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter your requestor information and the requested details about the birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of your relationship or other eligibility.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    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 the vital record application?
No. Sign and date the application. If you want records mailed to an address different from the one on your ID, include a notarized letter with the alternate address and written mailing request.
How do I submit the vital record application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What must I include with my application?
The instructions call for a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. For a certified copy, you must also provide proof of your relationship or other eligibility.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for your contact information and the record type, record subject or spouses, event details, and number of copies requested.

Need something notarized?

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