What records can I request with this application?

You can request a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. The application asks for identifying details to help search for the record.

Do I need a notary for the genealogical services application?

No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If requesting birth and marriage records, also sign the statement that the named persons are deceased.

How do I submit the genealogical services application?

The document says requests must be submitted in writing and include the applicable fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

What does the $22 fee cover?

The application says $22 includes a search and an uncertified copy or notification of no record. Its fee schedule lists $22 for a search of one to three years.

West Turin, NY · Lewis County

No notary required

Application for Genealogical Services

This application lets a person request an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record or a notification that no record was found for genealogical research.

What this form is

Use this application to request a genealogical search of birth, death, or marriage records and receive an uncertified copy or notification of no record. The document says requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee, and includes rules about which records may be released. It asks for record details, the applicant’s purpose and relationship to the person, a signature, and a mailing address.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research can use this application and must provide as much search information as possible.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records must also sign a statement that the named persons are deceased.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the genealogical services application.
2
Complete The Record Details
Choose the record type and provide as much information as possible, along with your purpose, relationship, signature, and date.
3
Sign The Additional Statement
If requesting birth and marriage records, sign the statement that the persons named in the application are deceased.
4
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application in writing with the applicable fee. Check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?: You can request a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. The application asks for identifying details to help search for the record.
Do I need a notary for the genealogical services application?: No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If requesting birth and marriage records, also sign the statement that the named persons are deceased.
How do I submit the genealogical services application?: The document says requests must be submitted in writing and include the applicable fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What does the $22 fee cover?: The application says $22 includes a search and an uncertified copy or notification of no record. Its fee schedule lists $22 for a search of one to three years.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Genealogical Services doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Turin form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.