Canyon, TX · Randall County
Birth and Death Record Mail Application
This mail application lets a requester seek a birth or death record from the City of Canyon and includes an affidavit of personal knowledge that the applicant must sign before a notary.
- 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 form to request a birth or death record by mail from the City of Canyon. It collects information about the person on the record, the applicant, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and where copies should be mailed. The form includes an affidavit of personal knowledge that must be signed before a notary; mail the completed application, payment, and a photocopy of valid ID to the city.
Who needs it
A person mailing a request to the City of Canyon for a birth or death record who must complete the form’s affidavit of personal knowledge needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Canyon birth and death record mail application.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the record and applicant information, and leave the affidavit signature unsigned until your notarization session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your valid ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session, take the oath or affirmation, and sign the affidavit as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the completed application, payment, and photocopy of valid ID to the City of Canyon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canyon. 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 get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign the affidavit. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show your ID, and sign while connected by video.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit of personal knowledge must be signed in the presence of a notary, and its jurat records that you swore to and subscribed it.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form requires a notarized affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized copy.
- What do I mail with the application?
- The form directs applicants to mail the application, payment, and a photocopy of valid ID to the City of Canyon at the address printed on the form.