Kirkland, NY · Oneida County
Genealogical Research Application
This application lets people request genealogical searches and uncertified birth, death, or marriage record copies for research purposes.
What this form is
Use this application to request a genealogical search for a birth, death, or marriage record and an uncertified copy or notification of no record. It asks for identifying details about the person and record, your relationship and purpose, and your contact information. Requests must be in writing with the applicable fee; the form describes record availability and restrictions.
Who needs it
People seeking a genealogical search of a birth, death, or marriage record should complete this application and provide the requested identifying information.
How to submit it
Submit the written request with the applicable fee to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0023.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; for birth and marriage records, the signer also signs a statement that the persons named are deceased.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download and print the Genealogical Research Application.
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Complete the Request
Select the record type and provide as much identifying information as possible, along with your relationship and the purpose of the request.
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Sign and Include Payment
Sign and date the application, sign the statement if requesting birth and marriage records, and include the applicable fee.
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Send the Request
Submit the written request to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Research Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. For birth and marriage records, the application also asks you to sign a statement that the persons named are deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Research Application?
- Submit the written request with the applicable fee to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Genealogy Unit, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0023.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for details about the requested birth, death, or marriage record, your relationship to the person, the purpose of the request, and your signature and mailing address.
- What does the application say about the fee?
- The form says the applicable fee covers the search and an uncertified copy or notification of no record. Its fee schedule varies according to the number of years searched.