Elizabeth, MT · Union County
Application for Vital Records
This application requests a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy and is completed by the person requesting the record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certification or certified copy of an eligible non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record. It asks for the record subject’s details, the requester’s relationship and contact information, the number of copies, and the reason for the request. Applicants must provide a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment; certified-copy requests also require proof of relationship.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a non-genealogical vital record certification or certified copy must complete the application and provide the required identification and payment.
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 is signed without a notary; a notarized letter is required if records should be mailed to an address other than the address on the requester’s ID.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Vital Records PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requester’s information and details for the birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of your relationship or eligibility.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required items 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 Application for Vital Records?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you request mailing to an address other than the address on your ID.
- How do I submit the Application for Vital Records?
- The form leaves its location, mailing address, and other submission details blank. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What must I provide with the application?
- The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. To request a certified copy, you must also provide proof that establishes your relationship or eligibility.
- Which vital records can I request?
- The form covers eligible non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. The instructions specify time limits for certain record types.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Vital Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elizabeth form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.