Annsville, NY · Oneida County
Application for Genealogical Services
This application lets people request an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record or a notice that no record was found for genealogical purposes.
What this form is
Use this application to request a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. It asks for details about the person or marriage, the applicant’s purpose and relationship, and where to send the record. Requests must be in writing and include the applicable fee; the form states that vital records copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical purposes can use this application to provide search details and applicant information.
How to submit it
The document says requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee. It lists the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0023.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if requesting birth and marriage records, the applicant also signs a statement that the named persons are deceased.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Genealogical Services PDF.
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Complete The Request
Select birth, death, or marriage and provide the requested record details, applicant information, purpose, and mailing address.
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Gather Any Supporting Documentation
If requesting a waiver of a waiting period as a descendant or someone acting for a descendant, provide the documentation described in the form.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, include the applicable fee, and submit the written request to the Genealogy Unit address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application is for genealogical requests for birth, death, or marriage records. It requests identifying details and information about the applicant and where to send the record.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Genealogical Services?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that the named persons are deceased.
- How do I submit the Application for Genealogical Services?
- Submit the written application with the applicable fee to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, at the Albany address printed on the form.