Eden, NY · Erie County
Application for Search of Birth Record
This one-page application lets a person request a search and copy or no-record certification from the Eden Town Clerk for a birth record held by the town.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for identifying details about the person born, the birth date and place, the applicant’s relationship, and the reason the record is needed. The Eden Town Clerk instructs applicants to complete the form, include the $10 fee for each copy or no-record certification, and have the applicant’s signature notarized; it also asks for written authorization from the person or parents whose record is requested before processing a search. Applicants can indicate where the result should be mailed.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a search of a birth record from the Eden Town Clerk should complete this form and provide the required fee and authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the application before a notary, who completes the date and notarial section.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Application for Search of Birth Record from the Eden Town Clerk.
- 2
Fill In the Request
Provide the birth details, applicant information, relationship, purpose, requested copies, and mailing address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized form, required fee, and written authorization to the Eden Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eden. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request a birth-record search in Eden?
- Complete the application with the requested birth and applicant details, include the $10 fee per copy or no-record certification, and provide the required written authorization. Have your signature notarized, then send the form to the Eden Town Clerk.
- Do I need to have this application notarized?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized and includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign this sworn application on video with a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- What fee and authorization does the form request?
- The form lists a $10 fee for each copy or no-record certification, payable by check or money order. It also says written authorization from the person or parents whose record is requested is required before a search is processed.
- Where do I send the completed application?
- The form lists the Eden Town Clerk at 2795 E Church St, Eden, NY 14057-1280. Confirm the submission and mailing details with the city, town or village if unsure.