Vital Records

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Certain records may require proof of your identity (such as a drivers license, etc.) and although most applications are processed upon receipt (or shortly thereafter), a response may take up to 10 days.  Also, this application is for a certified copy of birth, death or marriages that has already taken place.  For example: this application is not to be used to apply for a MARRIAGE LICENSE, as those applications (also known as marriage intentions) must be filed in person at the Town Clerk's Office with both parties to be married present and at minimum 3 days prior to date of wedding and is only valid for 60 days.

 

1. NAME OF PERSON REQUESTING RECORD:______________________________
2. RELATIONSHIP TO PERSON ON RECORD:_______________________________
3. ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTIONG RECORD(PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFEENT)                                                                                                                                                                                                               

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. PHONE NUMBER(S) AND TIMES YOU MAY BE REACHED SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE NEEDED:__________________________________
5. IS THE RECORD YOU ARE REQUESTING A BIRTH, DEATH OR MARRIAGE RECORD?______________________________________________________________
6. NAME(S) OF PERSON ON RECORD:______________________________________

          (IF REQUESTING BIRTH RECORD PLEASE LIST NAME AT TIME OF BIRTH)

7. DATE OF BIRTH/DEATH/MARRIAGE:___________________________________
8. HOW DO YOU WISH TO RECEIVE RECORD?  BY MAIL   OR     IN PERSON 

                                                                                             (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE)

 

DIRECTIONS FOR RETURNING APPLICATION

Return applications to the Town Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 222, Oakham, MA 01068

Be sure to also include the following:

·         A check in the amount of $5 per application, made payable to the

          "Town of Oakham".

·         A self addressed stamped envelope so we may mail the records back to you.

·         Please double check to make sure your application is complete.

If picking the records up in person, please call before coming to ensure the records are ready for pick-up.  Office Hours are Monday from 9am to 11:30am and Monday Evenings 7pm to 9pm or by appointment.