Garwood, MT · Union County
Application for Certified Copies or Certifications of Non-Genealogical Vital Records
This application lets eligible individuals request certified copies or certifications of non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death records.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy, a certification, or a certified copy for an apostille of an eligible non-genealogical vital record. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, record and event information, and number of copies. The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, appropriate payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy.
Who needs it
People requesting eligible non-genealogical vital records use this application, and certified-copy applicants must also provide proof of their relationship or other 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 without a notary; a notarized letter is required if the record must be mailed to an address different from the one on the applicant’s identification.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the application for certified copies or certifications of non-genealogical vital records.
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Complete The Application
Enter your contact information, relationship to the person on the record, request reason, record details, and number of copies.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity, appropriate payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy.
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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 non-genealogical vital records application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if the record must be mailed to an address different from the one on your identification.
- How do I submit the vital records application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; 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, appropriate payment, and, for a certified copy, proof that you are eligible to receive it.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for your contact details, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, record and event information, and the number of copies requested.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Certified Copies or Certifications of Non-Genealogical Vital Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Garwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.