Elmsford, NY · Westchester County
Death Certificate Copy Application
This one-page application requests a copy of a deceased person’s death certificate and is filed with the Village Clerk by an eligible surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request one or more copies of a death certificate from the Village of Elmsford. The form asks for details about the deceased, applicant, relationship, purpose, and delivery address; applicants must provide proof of relationship and required identification, include payment, and mail the application with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Village Clerk. The form states that surviving spouses, children, parents, and siblings are entitled to copies.
Who needs it
A surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling seeking a death certificate copy from Elmsford must complete the application and provide required identification and proof of relationship.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat; the applicant must sign the application before the notary, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the death certificate copy application from the Village of Elmsford.
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Complete the Form
Enter the deceased’s and applicant’s details, relationship, purpose, delivery address, and number of copies requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have your required identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the sworn-and-subscribed block.
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Submit to the Village
Include required ID, proof of relationship, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, then send the application to the Village Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elmsford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request a death certificate copy in Elmsford?
- Complete the application, provide required identification and proof of your relationship, enclose the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope, and send it to the Village Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized and includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” block for the notary.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the Village Clerk will accept your completed application and supporting documents; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Who can apply for a copy of the death certificate?
- The form lists a surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling as eligible applicants. It also requires proof of relationship; siblings and children must provide a long-form birth certificate showing the parents’ names.