Johnstown, NY · Fulton County
Application for Genealogical Search
Use this application to request an uncertified birth, marriage, or death record copy from the Johnstown City Registrar for genealogical research or another stated purpose.
What this form is
The application lets a person request an uncertified copy of a birth, marriage, or death record for genealogical research or another purpose. It asks for details about the record and applicant, the applicant’s relationship to the person named, and a signature and date. The form lists record age and death-related conditions, proof requirements for direct-line descendants, identification requirements, and an $11 fee per copy.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting an eligible uncertified birth, marriage, or death record copy from the Johnstown City Registrar needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City Registrar, 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with the required identification copies. The form lists a fee of $11 per copy.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires identification and, in some cases, proof of relationship or death, but does not describe those attachments as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the genealogical search application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requested record details, your relationship to the person named, your applicant information, and the purpose of the request.
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Gather Required Identification
Include copies of either one listed photo ID or two listed documents showing your name and address.
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Add Applicable Supporting Proof
If applying as a direct-line descendant, include the proof of relationship and any applicable proof of death listed on the form.
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Submit To The City Registrar
Submit the application and required copies to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the genealogical search application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It may require identification and, for direct-line descendants, proof of relationship or death.
- How do I submit the genealogical search application?
- Submit it to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with copies of the required identification and any applicable supporting proof.
- What records can I request with this application?
- The form covers birth, marriage, and death records. Uncertified copies are subject to the record-age and death-related conditions stated on the application.
- What is the fee for a genealogical search copy?
- The application lists a fee of $11 per copy. Copies are not certified and will indicate “FOR GENEALOGICAL PURPOSES ONLY.”