Walpack Township, MT · Sussex County
Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record
This application requests a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy; the person requesting the record completes and submits it.
What this form is
Use this application to request a non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record as a certification or certified copy. The instructions say applicants must provide a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of eligibility. The form collects requestor details, the reason for the request, and information about the record.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy completes this application and provides the required identity and eligibility documents.
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; only a request to mail records to an address differing from the requestor’s ID must include a notarized letter.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the vital record application PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter the requestor’s details, reason for the request, and the applicable information about the birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy. Add a notarized letter if requesting delivery to an address that differs from your ID.
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Submit The Application
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. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID, the instructions require a notarized letter.
- 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 provide with this application?
- The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. For a certified copy, you must also provide proof that establishes your eligibility.
- Can this application be used to request an apostille?
- The instructions say an apostille requires first requesting a certified copy from the State Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, then forwarding it to the New Jersey Department of Treasury.