Lakewood Township, MT · Ocean County
Application for Certified Copies or Certifications of Non-Ancestor Vital Records
This application lets eligible applicants request certified copies or certifications of non-ancestor birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death records.
What this form is
Use this application to request certified copies or certifications of non-ancestor vital records. The form covers births, marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships, and deaths, and asks for applicant contact details, the record subject and event information, the number of copies, and the reason for the request. Applicants must provide completed application materials, valid identification, and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of eligibility.
Who needs it
People requesting a non-ancestor vital-record copy or certification must complete the form and provide identification and, for certified copies, proof of eligibility.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; a notarized letter is required only when requesting delivery to an address different from the one on the identification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the non-ancestor vital records application.
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Complete The Form
Enter your contact information, request details, and information about the vital record.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid identification, appropriate payment, and proof of eligibility if requesting a certified copy.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the non-ancestor vital records application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request delivery to an address different from the one on your identification.
- How do I submit the non-ancestor vital records application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information and documents does the application request?
- It asks for applicant contact information, details about the record and event, the number of copies, and the reason for the request. Include valid identification, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Certified Copies or Certifications of Non-Ancestor Vital Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lakewood Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.