Request Genealogical Information from an Institution

<Date>

<Your Street Address>
<Your City, State and Zip Code>

<Name of Institution>
<Street Address of Institution>
<City, State and Zip Code>

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am currently researching my family and need a copy of a <record type> for <full name of person>, my <your relationship to this person, such as mother or great-grandfather>. The <name of event, such as birth or death> took place on <date, or approximate date> in <town, county, state of event>. This individual's parents' names were <parents' names, if you know them>.

I have enclosed a check for the copying fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Thank you for your attention to my request.

Sincerely,

<Your Name>