Sidney, NY · Delaware County
Application for Genealogical Services
This application requests uncertified birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research from eligible applicants.
What this form is
Use this application to request an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record, transcript, or notice that no record was found for genealogical research. It explains record-age and eligibility restrictions, asks for information about the record and the applicant, and includes a statement to sign when requesting birth and marriage records. The application says genealogical copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes.
Who needs it
People seeking eligible birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research can complete this application and provide the requested record and applicant details.
How to submit it
Submit the written application with payment to New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, New York 12220-2602. The form lists a $22 fee for a search and uncertified copy or notice of no record.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign the statement that the named persons are deceased.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Genealogical Services PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the record type and provide as much information as possible about the person and record requested.
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Sign And Gather Documentation
Sign and date the application. If requesting birth and marriage records, sign the statement that the named persons are deceased.
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Submit The Application
Send the written application and payment to the Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Genealogical Services?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign the statement that the named persons are deceased.
- How do I submit the genealogical services application?
- Send the written application and payment to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, New York 12220-2602.
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application is for genealogical research requests for birth, death, or marriage records. It requests identifying details and explains restrictions on record age and eligibility.
- What is the fee listed on the application?
- The application lists a $22 fee for a search and an uncertified copy or notice of no record. It also includes a fee schedule based on the number of years searched.