Knowlton Township, MT · Warren County
Certified Copy of a Vital Record Application
This application is for people requesting a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical vital record from Knowlton Township.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record. The form requests the record type, names and event details, number of copies, reason for the request, and requester contact information. Applicants must provide valid identification and payment; certified copy requests also require proof of relationship to the person on the record.
Who needs it
People requesting a non-genealogical vital record from Knowlton Township need to complete the application and provide the required identification and supporting proof.
How to submit it
Call 908-496-4816, extension 6, for an appointment, then submit the application to Knowlton Township Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832. The mailing address is the same; the listed fee for certified copies is $4.00.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; a notarized letter is required only if records must be mailed to an address different from the one on the requester's ID.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the vital record application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the record type and request option, enter the event and requester details, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, include proof of relationship to the person on the record.
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Submit To Knowlton Township
Call 908-496-4816, extension 6, for an appointment, then submit the application to the municipal building or mail it to the same address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a certified copy of a vital record?
- No. Sign the application without a notary. A notarized letter is needed only when requesting that records be mailed to an address different from the address on your ID.
- How do I submit the vital record application?
- Call 908-496-4816, extension 6, for an appointment. Submit the completed application at Knowlton Township Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832; the mailing address is the same.
- What should I include with my application?
- Include valid proof of identity and payment. For a certified copy, also provide proof of your relationship to the person on the record.
- What is the fee for a certified copy?
- The application instructions list a fee of $4.00 for certified copies.
Need something notarized?
This Certified Copy of a Vital Record Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Knowlton Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.