Avon, NY · Livingston County
Death Certificate Affidavit
This affidavit is for applicants requesting a certified record for a dual citizenship application from the Town of Avon, with supporting relationship and citizenship documents.
- 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
The form is addressed to the Avon Town Clerk and is labeled for requesting a certified copy of a death certificate for a dual citizenship application. However, its body refers to requesting a marriage record and obtaining a marriage certificate, while also referring to the deceased. Applicants should review this discrepancy with the Town Clerk before signing and submit the photocopies of citizenship requirements and relationship records requested in the form.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a certified record from the Town of Avon for a dual citizenship application, who can document their relationship to the deceased as requested.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath or affirmation and a Notary Public signature line; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary, who administers the oath or affirmation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Death Certificate Affidavit from the Town of Avon website.
- 2
Review And Fill In The Form
Complete the requested details and ask the Town Clerk to clarify the form’s conflicting references to death and marriage records.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare the photocopies of citizenship requirements and birth or death records needed to document your relationship.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to take your oath or affirmation.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 6
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized affidavit and supporting documents to the Town Clerk as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avon. 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 complete the affidavit?
- Fill in the requested personal, relationship, and dual citizenship details, but check with the Avon Town Clerk about the form’s references to both death and marriage records before signing.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an oath or affirmation and a Notary Public signature line. Sign before the notary, and bring the supporting citizenship and relationship documents listed on the form.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What should I do if I am unsure which record this form requests?
- The heading says death certificate, but the affidavit body asks for a marriage record and marriage certificate. Contact the Town Clerk to clarify; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.