Palmyra, NY · Wayne County
General Information and Application for Genealogical Services
This application lets people request genealogical searches of Palmyra birth, death, or marriage records and an uncertified copy or notice that no record was found.
What this form is
Use this application to request a genealogical search of a Palmyra birth, death, or marriage record. The form asks for details about the record, the applicant’s purpose and relationship to the person, and where to send the result. It also explains record availability restrictions and asks applicants requesting birth and marriage records to sign a statement that the person is deceased.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a Palmyra birth, death, or marriage record search for genealogical purposes can use this application.
How to submit it
Include the $22.00 fee by check payable to the Town of Palmyra, and mail the application to the Registrar, Town of Palmyra, 1180 Canandaigua Road, Palmyra, NY 14522.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants requesting birth and marriage records also sign a statement that the person is deceased.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Genealogical Services Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Request
Choose a birth, death, or marriage record and fill in the requested record and applicant information.
- 3
Gather the Fee
Include a $22.00 check payable to the Town of Palmyra.
- 4
Mail the Application
Send the application and check to the Registrar, Town of Palmyra, 1180 Canandaigua Road, Palmyra, NY 14522.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application is for genealogical searches of Palmyra birth, death, or marriage records. It requests details about the record and allows for an uncertified copy or notification that no record was found.
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you request birth and marriage records, you also sign the form’s statement that the person is deceased.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- Mail the completed application and a $22.00 check payable to the Town of Palmyra to the Registrar, Town of Palmyra, 1180 Canandaigua Road, Palmyra, NY 14522.
