Avon, NY · Livingston County
Marriage Certificate Affidavit
This affidavit supports a request for a certified copy of an Avon marriage record for a dual-citizenship application and is completed by the person requesting the record.
- 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
Use this affidavit when requesting a certified copy of a marriage record from the Town of Avon for a dual-citizenship application. It asks for the applicant’s residence, the marriage details, the country where citizenship is sought, and the applicant’s relationship to the deceased. The form also instructs applicants to submit photocopies of citizenship requirements and any birth or death records needed to document that relationship.
Who needs it
A person requesting an Avon marriage record for a dual-citizenship application who must document their relationship to the deceased should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Notary Public signature line; the applicant making the sworn or affirmed statements signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Marriage Certificate Affidavit from the Town of Avon.
- 2
Fill In the Requested Details
Provide your residence, the marriage information, the citizenship purpose, and your relationship to the deceased.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the affidavit and the supporting photocopies requested on the form to the Town Clerk.
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 request a certified copy of an Avon marriage record?
- Complete the affidavit with the marriage and relationship details, and include the supporting photocopies listed on the form. Submit your request to the Town Clerk; check with the Town Clerk for submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit contains sworn or affirmed statements and a Notary Public signature line. Sign before the notary rather than signing it in advance.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. You can sign on video before a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the form request?
- The form instructs applicants to submit photocopies of the citizenship requirements and any birth or death records needed to document their relationship to the deceased.