Covert, NY · Seneca County
Genealogical Services Application
Town of Covert residents and other eligible applicants use this application to request searches for birth, death, or marriage records.
What this form is
Use this application to request a search of the Town of Covert’s birth, death, or marriage records. The Town charges $10 for a search and an uncertified copy or notification that no record was found; requests cannot be for commercial purposes. The form asks for record details, the applicant’s purpose and relationship, and contact information, and includes access requirements based on record type and age.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a genealogical search of Covert birth, death, or marriage records should complete the applicable section and provide as much information as possible.
How to submit it
Return the application with a $10 check payable to Covert Town Clerk by mail to P.O. Box 265, Interlaken, NY 14847, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that, to their knowledge, the named people are deceased.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Genealogical Services Application PDF.
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Complete The Applicable Section
Select the record type and provide as much information as possible, along with your purpose, relationship, and contact details.
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Check Record Access Requirements
Review the form’s requirements for the record type and age; provide documentation of direct-line descent or authorization when applicable.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, include the $10 check payable to Covert Town Clerk, and return it by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that, to their knowledge, the named people are deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- Return it by mail to the Town Clerk at P.O. Box 265, Interlaken, NY 14847, or email it to [email protected]. The form lists a $10 fee payable by check to Covert Town Clerk.
- What records can I request?
- The application covers birth, death, and marriage records for the Town of Covert, Farmer Village, and Village of Interlaken. Provide as much record information as possible.
- Can I request records for commercial purposes?
- No. The application states that vital records copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes.