Turin, NY · Lewis County
Genealogical Services Application
This application lets people request birth, death, or marriage record searches and uncertified copies for genealogical research.
What this form is
Use this application to request a birth, death, or marriage record search for genealogical research, not commercial purposes. It asks for details about the record and person, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and a signature and date. The form explains record-age restrictions and descendant exceptions, and includes a fee schedule based on the number of years searched.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking a birth, death, or marriage record search or uncertified copy for genealogical research can complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; applicants requesting birth or marriage records also sign a statement that, to their knowledge, the named people are deceased.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Genealogical Services Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Choose a birth, death, or marriage record and provide as much information as possible, along with your purpose and relationship to the person.
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Add Required Signatures
Sign and date the application. For birth or marriage requests, sign the included statement about the named person or people being deceased.
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Submit The Application
Submit the written application with payment to the appropriate city department; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. For birth or marriage records, also sign the statement that, to your knowledge, the named people are deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- The form requires a written application and payment, but does not provide a submission address or contact details. Check the city website for current contact information.
- What records can I request?
- The application is for genealogical searches of birth, death, or marriage records. Uncertified copies, abstracts, or notification of no record may be provided.
- How much does a genealogical record search cost?
- The fee depends on the number of years searched per spelling of a name. The schedule lists $22 for 1–3 years; unused fees will be refunded.