Surf City, MT · Ocean County
Certified Copy Application
Use this application to request a non-genealogical certified copy or certification of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
What this form is
The application requests details about the record, the requestor’s relationship to the person on it, a reason for the request, and contact information. The instructions say applicants need a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and—when requesting a certified copy—proof of eligibility. A notarized letter is required if records should be mailed to an address different from the one on the requestor’s ID.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record can use this application.
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 when requesting mailing to an address different from the one on your ID.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certified Copy Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requestor’s information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and details about the record.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity and payment; for a certified copy, include proof of eligibility. Add a notarized letter if requesting a different mailing address than the one on your ID.
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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
- What records can I request with this application?
- The form covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It is for non-genealogical records as described in the instructions.
- Do I need a notary for the Certified Copy Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you want records mailed to an address different from the one on your ID.
- How do I submit the Certified Copy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I include with my request?
- The instructions call for a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. A certified-copy request also requires proof that you are eligible to receive the record.
Need something notarized?
This Certified Copy Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Surf City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.