New Berlin, NY · Chenango County
Genealogical Records Request
This application requests an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research and is completed by the person seeking the record.
What this form is
Use this application to request an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. Requests must be submitted in writing, and records are subject to the age and eligibility restrictions described in the accompanying rules. The application asks for details about the person and record, the applicant’s purpose and relationship, and the applicant’s signature and address.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research can use this application, subject to the listed record restrictions.
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; birth and marriage requests also require the applicant to sign a statement that the named person or persons are deceased.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Genealogical Records Request to begin.
- 2
Complete The Application
Choose the type of record and provide as much identifying information as possible, along with your purpose and relationship.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documentation
If requesting a waiting-period waiver as a descendant or on a descendant’s behalf, provide the documentation described in the rules.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application; for birth or marriage records, sign the additional statement. Submit the request in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Records Request?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Birth and marriage requests also require a signed statement that the named person or persons are deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Records Request?
- The document says requests must be submitted in writing but does not specify a submission address or department. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for details about the requested birth, death, or marriage record, the applicant’s purpose and relationship to the person, and the applicant’s signature and address.
- Are all genealogical records available?
- No. The accompanying rules set age and eligibility restrictions for birth, death, and marriage records. Some waiting periods may be waived for a documented descendant or someone authorized to act for one.