New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section Genealogy Unit

New copies may be obtained or changes may be made by visiting a walk in center or calling.

New york state department of health vital records section genealogy unit.

Is available for an additional fee see fees below. The nys department of health keeps track of vital records such as. We do not encourage third party pickups. Therefore certificates are lacking for many events.

Please note we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests. If you are unable to come to our office yourself we recommend that you order your certificate by mail or via internet or. Walk in services are cancelled until further notice third party pickup. New york began statewide registration of births marriages and deaths vital records in 1880 81 under supervision of the state and local boards of health.

New york state department of health vital records section certification unit p o. Fee 22 00 includes search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. Two levels of service are offered. Birth death certificates and marriage divorce records.

New york state department of health vital records section genealogy unit p o. Birth certificates if on file for at least 75 years and the. Vital records registration started in new york state outside of new york city in 1881. Certified copies of birth death marriage and divorce certificates may be ordered directly from the new york state department of health vital records section.

If you have questions or comments you may contact new york state vital records by email at vr health ny gov or by telephone toll free at 855 322 1022. New york state department of health vital records section 2nd floor 800 north pearl street menands ny 12204 for regular handling 8 10 weeks send to. Box 2602 albany new york 12220 2602 vital records copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.

Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.