Walton, NY · Delaware County
Application to Local Registrar for Copy of Death Record
This application lets eligible people request a copy of a death record from a local registrar using the deceased person’s details and applicant identification.
What this form is
Use this application to request copies of a death record from a local registrar. It asks for information about the deceased, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, the place and date of death, and the number and type of copies requested. Applicants must include copies of specified photo identification or documents showing their name and address; people outside the listed immediate-family relationships must also submit documentation of a lawful right or claim.
Who needs it
People requesting a death record copy who are not the deceased’s parent, child, or spouse at the time of death must provide documentation of a lawful right or claim.
How to submit it
Submit the application to a local registrar with the required identification copies and any documentation of a lawful right or claim. The form lists fees of $30 for the county district and $10 for other districts per certified copy or No Record Certification.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires identification copies and, for some applicants, documentation of a lawful right or claim.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the death record copy application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the deceased person’s details, your relationship and purpose, the requested copies, and your applicant information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include copies of the required identification and, if applicable, documentation of a lawful right or claim.
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Submit To The Local Registrar
Submit the signed and dated application and attachments to a local registrar. The form lists fees by district.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the death record copy application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. It requires identification copies and, for some applicants, documentation of a lawful right or claim.
- How do I submit the death record copy application?
- Submit it to a local registrar with the required identification copies and any documentation of a lawful right or claim. The form lists fees by district.
- What identification must I include?
- Include a copy of one listed valid photo ID, or copies of two listed documents showing your name and address. The form lists a driver license, non-driver photo ID, passport, military photo ID, bills, and a government-agency letter.
- Who must provide proof of a lawful right or claim?
- Applicants who are not the deceased’s parent or child, or the spouse at the time of death, must submit documentation of a lawful right or claim.