Genealogy Copies
Information from records of birth, death and marriage are available for genealogical research purposes. The information may be released for genealogy research subject to the following requirements: The records are not subject for public viewing.
Birth Certificate
- No information shall be released from a sealed birth certificate;
- The birth certificate has been on file for at least 75 years; and
- The person to whom the birth certificate relates is known by the applicant to be deceased. (Proof required.)
Death Certificate
- The death certificate has been on file for at least 50 years;
Marriage Certificate
- The marriage certificate has been on file for at least 50 years; and
- The bride and groom are known by the applicant to be deceased. (Proof may be required.)
- The time periods specified for birth, death and marriage records are waived if the applicant is a descendant of the person whose record is being requested. A descendant is a person in the direct line of descent such as a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, etc. Proof that the requester is a direct descendant is required.
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