When the widow or widower, or children of an active or retired member of the police or fire departments shall be entitled to benefits under this section, such widow or widower, or children, shall make or cause to be made an application to the board of trustees through the secretary-treasurer of such board which shall show, in the case of the widow or widower, proof of the marriage of the deceased to the claimant, by marriage certificate or other competent evidence, and the ages of such children shall be shown by birth certificate or other competent evidence. All such applications and proofs shall be kept and retained in the custody of the board of trustees.
Last modified: May 3, 2021