Eden, NY · Erie County
Application for Search of Death Records
This application lets a person ask the Eden Town Clerk to search death records and provide a certification or certified copy for an eligible purpose.
- 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 application when requesting a search of death records or a certification or certified copy from the Eden Town Clerk. It asks for details about the deceased, the applicant’s relationship and capacity, the reason for the request, and where to send the record. The form lists a $10 fee per copy for search and certification; contact the Town Clerk to confirm fees and eligibility before submitting.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a death-record search, certification, or certified copy from the Eden Town Clerk should complete this application with the requested details.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant must sign before the notary, who completes the date and notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Search of Death Records from the Eden Town Clerk.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the deceased’s information, your relationship and capacity, the request purpose, and the address where the record should be sent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize your sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the remote notary session and complete the sworn-and-subscribed process.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
Send the notarized 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 search in Eden?
- Complete the application with the deceased’s details, your relationship and capacity, the purpose of the request, and a mailing address. Sign before a notary, then submit it to the Eden Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized and includes a sworn-and-subscribed section for the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn signature; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What records can I request with this form?
- The application offers a certification, described as an abstract issued under seal, or a certified copy of the original death certificate. Check with the Town Clerk about eligibility and the fee for your request.