New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section Genealogy Unit

Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.

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

Birth certificates if on file for at least 75 years and the. Fee 22 00 includes search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. Therefore certificates are lacking for many events. Birth death certificates and marriage divorce records.

Please note we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests. Is available for an additional fee see fees below. New copies may be obtained or changes may be made by visiting a walk in center or calling. Certified copies of birth death marriage and divorce certificates may be ordered directly from the new york state department of health vital records section.

Compliance with the law was incomplete until 1913 or even later. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602. New york state department of health vital records section certification unit p o. Vital records registration started in new york state outside of new york city in 1881.

Generally the new york state department of health provides uncertified copies of the following types of records for genealogy research purposes. Two levels of service are offered. 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. Walk in services are cancelled until further notice third party pickup.

If you are unable to come to our office yourself we recommend that you order your certificate by mail or via internet or. We do not encourage third party pickups. New york state department of health vital records section genealogy unit p o. 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.

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