Russell, NY · St. Lawrence County
Genealogical Services Application
This application lets people request uncertified birth, death, or marriage record copies or abstracts for genealogical research.
What this form is
Use this application to request a genealogical search and an uncertified copy, abstract, or notice that no record was found. It asks for details about the record and person, your relationship and purpose, your contact information, and a signature; birth and marriage requests also require a statement about the named person or people being deceased. Requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee.
Who needs it
People requesting birth, death, or marriage records for genealogical research complete this application with as much identifying information as possible.
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 without a notary; birth and marriage requests also require the applicant to sign a statement that the named person or 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 Application
Choose a birth, death, or marriage record and provide as much identifying information as possible.
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Sign And Prepare Payment
Sign and date the application. Birth and marriage requests also require the signed statement about the person or people being deceased; include the applicable fee.
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Submit The Request
Submit the written request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Birth and marriage requests require an additional signed statement that the named person or people are deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- The document says requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee, but does not give a submission address. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for record details such as names, dates, and places, along with your purpose, relationship to the person, capacity, signature, and address.