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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM

PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION EXCEPT SIGNATURE

PLEASE FOLLOW NUMBERED INSTRUCTIONS

1. Purpose

processing time is 3 to 4 weeks. The fee covers return postage

of your search results by regular mail. You do not need to

The purpose for which the information is desired must be

include a return envelope for normal processing. For an

shown so that a determination may be made under 13 U.S.C.

additional fee of $20 the search can be completed in one

8(a) that the record is required for proper use. For proof of

business day after we receive it. If you want your search

age, most agencies require documents closest to date of birth;

results returned to you by express mail you must include a

therefore we suggest you complete information for the

self-addressed, prepaid express mail envelope with your

EARLIEST CENSUS AFTER DATE OF BIRTH.

application. You may also submit your application by express

mail for faster service.

2. Signature

No more than one census will be searched and the results

Each application requires a signature. The signature should be

furnished for one fee. Should it be necessary to search more

the same as that shown on the line captioned "full name of

than one census to find the record, you will be notified to send

person whose census record is requested." When the

another fee before another search is made. Tax monies are

application is for a census record concerning another person,

not available to furnish the information. If a search has been

the requester must sign the application, and the authority of

made, the fee cannot be returned even if the

the requester must be furnished as stated in instruction 3

information is not found.

below. If signed by marking (X), please indicate the name of

the person whose mark it is and have witnesses sign as

5. Full schedules

instructed. IF SIGNATURE IS PRINTED, please indicate that is

the usual signature.

The full schedule is the complete one-line entry of personal

data recorded for that individual ONLY. The names of other

persons will not be listed. If the applicant specifies "full

3. Confidential information given to other than

schedule," the Census Bureau will furnish, in addition to the

person to whom it relates

regular transcript, whatever other information appears on the

named person’s record in the original schedule, but only for

(a) Census information is confidential and ordinarily will not

THAT PERSON. In this case the information is typed on a

be furnished to another person unless the person to

facsimile of the original census schedule and verified as a true

whom it relates authorizes this in the space provided or if

copy. There is an additional charge of $10.00 for EACH full

there is other proper authorization as indicated in 3(b),

schedule requested.

3(c), and 3(d).

The Census Bureau also will provide "full schedule"

(b)

Minor children – Information regarding a child who has at

information for those other members of the same household

this time not reached the legal age of 18 may be obtained

for whom authorizations are furnished. (See Instruction 3 for

upon the written request of either parent or guardian.

authorization requirements). A fee of $10.00 is required for

each person listed on the full schedule.

(c)

Mentally incompetent persons – Information

LIMITATIONS – Certain information, such as place of birth,

regarding persons who are mentally incompetent

citizenship, and occupation, is available only for census years

may be obtained upon the written request of the

1910 through 1950. Full schedule information is not available

legal representative, supported by a certified copy

for census years 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000.

of the court order naming such legal representative.

6. Census years 1910–1920–1930–1940– 1950–

(d)

Deceased persons – If the record requested relates

1960–1970–1980–1990–2000

to a deceased person, the application MUST be

signed by (1) a blood relative in the immediate

The potential of finding an individual’s census record is

family (parent, brother, sister, or child), (2) the

increased when the respondent provides thorough and

surviving wife or husband, (3) the administrator

accurate address information FOR THE DAY THESE

or executor of the estate, or (4) a beneficiary by

CENSUSES WERE TAKEN. If residing in a city AT THE TIME

will, or insurance. IN ALL CASES INVOLVING

THESE CENSUSES WERE TAKEN, it is necessary to furnish the

DECEASED PERSONS, a certified copy of the

house number, the name of the street, city, county, state, and

death certificate MUST be furnished, and the

the name of the parent or other head of household with whom

relationship to the deceased MUST be stated

residing at the time of the census. If residing in a rural area, it

on the application. Legal representatives MUST

is VERY IMPORTANT to furnish the township, district, precinct

also furnish a certified copy of the court order

or beat, AND the direction and number of miles from the

naming such legal representatives; and

nearest town.

beneficiaries MUST furnish legal evidence of

such beneficiary interest.

1990 and 2000 Request – It is VERY IMPORTANT to

provide a house number and street name or

rural route and box number. Always include a

ZIP Code.

4. Fee required

The $65.00 fee is for a search of one census for one person

7. Locator Map (optional)

only. The time required to complete a search depends upon the

number of cases on hand at the particular time and the difficulty

Box 7 is provided for a sketch of the area where the applicant

encountered in searching a particular case. The normal

lived at the time of the requested census.

IF YOU NEED HELP FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION,

PLEASE CALL 812–218–3046, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

7:00 A.M. THROUGH 4:30 P.M. EASTERN TIME

FORM BC-600 (9-14-2011)

Form Bc-600 - Application For Search Of Census Records - U.s. Department Of Commerce Page 2

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