Spring Lake Heights, MT · Monmouth County

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Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record

This application requests a certified copy or certification of a non-genealogical vital record and is completed by the person requesting the record.

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 and relationship to the person on the record, the 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 completes the application and provides the required identification and supporting proof.

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; a notarized letter is required only to request mailing to an address different from the one on the requestor’s ID.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the requestor’s information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and requested record details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of relationship; for an alternate mailing address, include the required notarized letter.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?
The application covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. Its instructions describe which records are considered non-genealogical.
What do I need to include with the application?
The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. A certified-copy request also requires proof of your relationship to the person on the record.
Do I need a notary for the Certified Copy of Vital Record Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Spring Lake Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.