Constantia, NY · Oswego County
Application for Copy of Birth Certificate
This application lets a person request a copy of a birth certificate from the Constantia Town Clerk and provides instructions and requirements for mail requests.
- 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 form to request a copy of a birth certificate from the Constantia Town Clerk. The applicant provides the individual’s name, birth details, relationship, purpose for the record, and mailing information. For requests by mail, the form must be notarized; the applicant must also enclose proof of relationship, photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with the $15 payment for each document.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a birth certificate copy from the Constantia Town Clerk needs this form; mail applicants must also meet the listed notarization and enclosure requirements.
Why it needs a notary
For mail requests, the applicant signs before a notary using the form’s acknowledgment block, which states that the applicant appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Application for Copy of Birth Certificate from the Town of Constantia.
- 2
Fill In the Request
Provide the birth details, your relationship and purpose, and your name and mailing address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
For a mail request, arrange notarization of the application’s acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
Include the required relationship proof, photo ID copy, stamped envelope, and payment with your application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Constantia. 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 birth certificate copy by mail?
- Complete the application, include proof of relationship, a copy of photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and $15 for each document, then send it to the Constantia Town Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form says mail requests must be notarized. The applicant signs before a notary using the acknowledgment block on the form.
- Can I notarize the mail request online?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session.
- What if I am unsure which documents to include?
- The form lists proof of relationship, a copy of photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and $15 per document. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.