Do I need a notary for the Genealogy Record Application?

No. The application has signature fields but no notary block. For birth and marriage record requests, applicants also sign a statement that the named people are deceased.

How do I submit the Genealogy Record Application?

The form says requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee, but it does not provide a submission address. Check the city website for current contact details.

What records can I request?

The application is for an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. It also allows for notification that no record was found.

Do I need to include proof of descent?

Documentation of descendancy is required when requesting a waiver of the waiting periods. Someone applying on a descendant’s behalf must also provide documentation that the descendant authorized the application.

Stockholm, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Genealogy Record Application

This application requests an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record or a notice that no record was found for genealogical research.

What this form is

Use this application to request an uncertified copy or abstract of a birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research, or notification that no record was found. The form asks for details about the person and record, the purpose of the request, your relationship and capacity, your contact information, and your signature. Requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee; restrictions apply based on record type and age.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research uses this application and must provide information for the requested record.

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 document is signed without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that the named people are deceased.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Genealogy Record Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Select the record type and provide the requested identifying details, purpose, relationship, contact information, signature, and date.
3
Gather Supporting Documentation
If requesting a waiting-period waiver as a descendant, provide documentation of descendancy; a representative must also document the descendant’s authorization.
4
Submit The Request
Submit the written request with the applicable fee. Check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Genealogy Record Application?: No. The application has signature fields but no notary block. For birth and marriage record requests, applicants also sign a statement that the named people are deceased.
How do I submit the Genealogy Record Application?: The form says requests must be submitted in writing with the applicable fee, but it does not provide a submission address. Check the city website for current contact details.
What records can I request?: The application is for an uncertified birth, death, or marriage record for genealogical research. It also allows for notification that no record was found.
Do I need to include proof of descent?: Documentation of descendancy is required when requesting a waiver of the waiting periods. Someone applying on a descendant’s behalf must also provide documentation that the descendant authorized the application.

Need something notarized?

This Genealogy Record Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Stockholm form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.