Garwood, MT · Union County
Application for Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record
This application requests a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical vital record. The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment; a certified copy also requires proof of an eligible relationship or other stated authority. The form asks for requestor details and record information, with separate sections for birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records.
Who needs it
A person requesting a non-genealogical vital record must complete the application and provide the required identification, payment, and, for a certified copy, proof of eligibility.
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; if mailing to an address other than the one on your ID, include a notarized letter requesting that address.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the application for a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record.
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Complete the Form
Enter your requestor information and complete the section 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 eligibility.
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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 ask to have records mailed to an address different from the one on your ID, include a notarized letter requesting that address.
- How do I submit the vital record application?
- The form does not provide a submission address or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must I include with my application?
- The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. For a certified copy, include proof that you are eligible to receive it.
- What kinds of vital records can I request?
- The application has sections for birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records, and lets you request a certification or certified copy.
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