Do I need a notary for the Certified Copy application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only when requesting mailing to an address different from the address on your ID.

Who can request a certified copy of a vital record?

The form lists the record subject, certain relatives or representatives, a state or federal agency requesting it for official purposes, and someone requesting pursuant to a court order.

What information and documents does the application ask for?

It asks for requester and record details, the reason for the request, the number of copies, proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.

Oxford Township, MT · Warren County

No notary required

Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record

This application lets eligible requesters seek a certification or certified copy of a non-genealogical 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. It asks for the requester’s contact information, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, record details, requested number of copies, proof of identity, and payment. Certified copies require proof of a qualifying relationship; the form also describes when a notarized letter is needed for an alternate mailing address.

Who needs it

A person requesting a non-genealogical vital record must complete this application and provide valid proof of identity and any required proof of relationship.

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 records should be mailed to an address other than the one on the requester’s ID.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the application for a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record.
2
Complete The Request
Enter your contact details, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, and the requested record information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship for a certified copy. Add a notarized letter if using an alternate mailing address.
4
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 Certified Copy application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only when requesting mailing to an address different from the address on your ID.
Who can request a certified copy of a vital record?: The form lists the record subject, certain relatives or representatives, a state or federal agency requesting it for official purposes, and someone requesting pursuant to a court order.
What information and documents does the application ask for?: It asks for requester and record details, the reason for the request, the number of copies, proof of identity, payment, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.
How do I submit the Certified Copy application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oxford Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.