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1. Can I pick up a birth or death certificate for my aunt, uncle, cousin, grand-daughter, etc?

No. Birth and death records can only be obtained by immediate family members or the person themselves, in the case of a birth.

2. I need to change the name of my child. What should I do?

Both parents must complete the appropriate forms. Each parent must have two unrelated witnesses sign the form. Completed forms must be returned to the Office or Vital Statistics, Room 115.

3. I need to do a genealogical search. Can your office help me?

Birth, death and marriage record searches can be done, but may take time. Depending on the extent of the search, one to two weeks may be required for the search to be completed. Download Birth and Death Genealogical Form PDF or Marriage License Genealogical Form PDF. (Marriage Genealogy PDF 1880 - 1920) The fee is $11. Genealogical searches are only conducted for deaths/births that have occurred after 75 years and 50 years after the marriage has occurred and both parties are deceased.

 In the form, check the appropriate box for Genealogical Search and enclose a money order for $11. The form needs to be notarized.