Elizabeth, MT · Union County
Application for Ancestral Vital Records
This application is for people requesting certified copies or certifications of ancestral birth, marriage, or death records from Elizabeth.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy or a certification of an ancestral birth, marriage, or death record. The form covers births more than 80 years ago, marriages more than 50 years ago, and deaths more than 40 years ago, and asks for applicant and record details, the reason for the request, and the number of copies. Applicants must mail the completed form with valid identification and appropriate payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of relationship.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting an ancestral vital record from Elizabeth must complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application with valid identification and appropriate payment. For a certified copy, include proof of your relationship to the individual; the form does not provide a mailing address.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; a notarized letter is required if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your identification.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the ancestral vital records application.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant details, the reason for your request, record information, and the number of copies.
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Gather Required Documents
Include valid identification and appropriate payment. For a certified copy, also include proof of relationship.
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Mail The Application
Mail the completed application and required documents; the form does not provide a mailing address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ancestral vital records application?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your identification.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the completed application with valid identification and appropriate payment. Certified-copy requests also require proof of relationship. The form does not list a mailing address.
- What records can I request with this application?
- The form is for ancestral births more than 80 years ago, marriages more than 50 years ago, and deaths more than 40 years ago.
- What documents are required with a certified-copy request?
- Include valid identification, appropriate payment, and proof that you meet the relationship or other eligibility requirements listed on the application.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Ancestral Vital Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elizabeth form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.