I have both applications here, the Genealogical Search form and the other form which does not say if it was for a long form certificate but I know it was because that is what I needed at the time. On the back it states that certificates contain information extracted from the original registration filed in our office. Birth Cert. full name of person, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Sex, Registration Number and Date --Long Form contains the above info plus the given names or initials and surnames of the parents Marriage Cert. same as above - long form as above with the parents names of the bride and groom Death certificate - sounds like there is only a long form = name of person, date of death, place of Death age, sex and registration number and date. It goes on to state ' A restricted certified photocopy contains all the information appearing on the original registration. Restricted certified copies are rarely needed by citizens and are by law for restricted use only. If you believe you need such a copy, a detailed explanation must be given when requesting this document as to why it is required' (this was a form MG-1607). The Genealogical app. is form (MG-6874) (unless they have revamped them as governments are inclined to do) The Genealogical Search Application state - The document issued is a certified photocopy of the registration of the event on file in this office which is stamped "Genealogical Purposes Only" The certified copies contain information exactly as recorded on the original registration, and although the information may differ from your application, it cannot be amended at this time. I don't know if this really all that clear. I remember when I sent for my husbands birth certificate 30 years ago I just wrote them a letter, but like all progress now you have to fill everything out in triplicate. Just noticed a section on the application form I described first (this is the one that was multiple parts) you have to tick Wallet Format, Long Format or Restricted Usage. It was the restricted usage that I had to mark due to the reason I was applying. Hope this helps someone. Carol Lylyk Calgary, Alberta