What records can I request with this application?

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

Do I need a notary for the genealogical services application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application. For birth or marriage requests, the form also asks the applicant to sign a statement that the named people are deceased.

How do I submit the genealogical services application?

Submit the request in writing with the applicable payment. The form does not provide a submission address; check the city website for current contact details.

What information should I provide?

Provide the record type and as much information as possible, such as names, dates, places, your relationship to the person, the purpose of the request, and your contact details.

Livonia, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

General Information and Application for Genealogical Services

This application lets people request uncertified birth, death, or marriage records or abstracts for genealogical research through an authorized records office.

What this form is

Use this application to request a genealogical search for a birth, death, or marriage record and an uncertified copy, abstract, or notice that no record was found. It asks for information about the person and record, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and contact details. Requests must be submitted in writing with payment; access depends on record age and eligibility rules described on the form.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research should complete the application and provide the requested details.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and may sign a statement that named people are deceased when requesting birth or marriage records.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the genealogical services application PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Select the record type and provide as much identifying information as possible, along with your purpose and relationship to the person.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application. For a birth or marriage request, sign the statement about the named people being deceased.
4
Include Payment And Submit
Include payment of the applicable fee and submit the request in writing; 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 form asks for identifying details to help search for the record.
Do I need a notary for the genealogical services application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application. For birth or marriage requests, the form also asks the applicant to sign a statement that the named people are deceased.
How do I submit the genealogical services application?: Submit the request in writing with the applicable payment. The form does not provide a submission address; check the city website for current contact details.
What information should I provide?: Provide the record type and as much information as possible, such as names, dates, places, your relationship to the person, the purpose of the request, and your contact details.

Need something notarized?

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