Johnstown, NY · Fulton County
Application for Copy of Death Record
This application lets people request a copy of a death record from the City of Johnstown Registrar and provides the identification and relationship requirements.
What this form is
This application lets a requester ask the City of Johnstown Registrar for a copy of a death record and states a $10 fee per copy. It asks for the deceased person's identifying and family information, the applicant's contact details, relationship and purpose, and the number of copies requested; applicants outside specified close-family relationships must provide documentation of a lawful right or claim.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a copy of a death record from the City of Johnstown should complete this application and provide the required identification.
How to submit it
Send the completed application to the City Registrar, City of Johnstown, PO Box 160, 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with required ID copies, any lawful-right documentation, and the $10-per-copy fee.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates this form, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Johnstown Application for Copy of Death Record.
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Complete The Application
Enter the deceased person's information, your relationship and purpose, the number of copies, and your contact details; then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Documents
Include copies of the required identification and, if applicable, documentation of a lawful right or claim.
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Submit To The City
Send the application, required documents, and $10 per copy to the City Registrar at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Copy of Death Record?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the death record copy application?
- Send the completed application to the City Registrar at PO Box 160, 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with the required ID copies and fee.
- What identification must I provide with this application?
- Provide a copy of one listed photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, or copies of two listed documents showing your name and address.
- What if I am not a close family member of the deceased?
- If you are not the deceased person's parent, child, sibling, or spouse at the time of death, the application says to submit documentation of a lawful right or claim.