Eden, NY · Erie County
Application for Search of Death Records
This application lets a person request a search, certification, or certified copy of a death record from the Eden Town Clerk by providing details about the deceased and the purpose of the request.
- 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
Use this one-page application to request a search, a certification, or a certified copy of a death record from the Eden Town Clerk. The applicant provides information about the deceased, their relationship to the deceased, and the purpose for which the record is needed. The form lists fees for copies and explains that searches or records used to determine eligibility for social welfare or veterans’ benefits have no fee.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the Eden Town Clerk for a search, certification, or certified copy of a death record should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant must sign and swear to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Search of Death Records from the Eden Town Clerk.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the deceased’s details, your relationship, the purpose of the request, and where the record should be sent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and any applicable fee 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 death record from the Eden Town Clerk?
- Complete the application with the deceased’s details, your relationship, and the purpose for the record. Sign it before a notary, then send it to the Eden Town Clerk with any applicable fee.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized and includes a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Eden Town Clerk whether it accepts this notarized application in that format.
- What fee does the application list?
- The form lists a $10 fee per copy and says no fee is charged for a search, certification, or certified copy used for eligibility determination for social welfare and veterans’ benefits. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.