Garwood, MT · Union County
Application for Certified Copy or Certification of an Ancestral Vital Record
This application lets eligible applicants request a certified copy or certification of an ancestral birth, marriage, or death record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy or certification of an ancestral birth, marriage, or death record. The document defines ancestral records by age and says applicants must submit a completed application, valid identification, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified copy. It requests applicant and record details, the reason for the request, and the number of copies.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an ancestral vital record must complete this form; certified-copy requests also require proof of an eligible relationship or other listed authorization.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application and copies of the required documents, including identification, payment, and proof of relationship if requesting a certified copy. The form’s address fields are blank in the supplied document.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; a notarized letter is required if the record should be mailed to an address different from the one on the identification.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the ancestral vital record application.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant information, request type, reason, and details of the birth, marriage, or death record.
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Gather Required Documents
Include valid identification, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified-copy request. Add a notarized letter if requesting a different mailing address.
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Mail the Application
Mail the completed application and copies of required documents. The supplied form does not show a completed mailing address.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- Use it to request a certified copy or certification of an ancestral birth, marriage, or death record. The form defines ancestral records by the age of the event.
- Do I need a notary for the ancestral vital record application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. A notarized letter is required if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your identification.
- How do I submit the ancestral vital record application?
- Mail the completed application and copies of the required documents. The form says to include valid identification, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified-copy request.
- What proof is required for a certified copy?
- The form requires proof that you are an eligible relative or representative, a government agency acting for official purposes, or applying under a court order.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Certified Copy or Certification of an Ancestral Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Garwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.