Mexico, NY · Oswego County
Genealogical Services Application
This application lets people request birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research from the New York State Department of Health.
What this form is
Use this application to request an uncertified copy or notification of no record for a birth, death, or marriage. Requests must be submitted in writing and include payment; the form asks for record details, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, signature, date, and mailing address. The reverse explains record availability, eligibility restrictions, and search fees, which vary by the number of years searched.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research can use this application, subject to the availability and eligibility restrictions listed.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Genealogical Services Application PDF.
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Complete The Record Details
Select the record type and provide as much information as possible, along with your purpose and relationship to the person.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documentation
If requesting a waiting-period waiver as a descendant or on a descendant’s behalf, provide the documentation described in the application.
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Submit The Written Request
Include payment and submit the written request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application is for birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research. It requests identifying details about the person or marriage and the applicant’s purpose and relationship.
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it contains no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- The document says requests must be submitted in writing with payment, but does not specify a submission address. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What does the genealogical record search cost?
- The form lists a fee schedule based on the number of years searched, beginning at $22 for one to three years. It also says unused fees will be refunded.
Need something notarized?
This Genealogical Services Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mexico form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.