New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section Genealogy Unit

Vital records registration started in new york state outside of new york city in 1881.

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

Is available for an additional fee see fees below. Fee 22 00 includes search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. New york state department of health vital records certification unit p o. The nys department of health keeps track of vital records such as.

Certified copies of birth death marriage and divorce certificates may be ordered directly from the new york state department of health vital records section. New copies may be obtained or changes may be made by visiting a walk in center or calling. Please note we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.

Box 2602 albany new york 12220 2602 vital records copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes. Birth certificates if on file for at least 75 years and the. Two levels of service are offered. 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.

Generally the new york state department of health provides uncertified copies of the following types of records for genealogy research purposes. Birth death certificates and marriage divorce records. Walk in services are cancelled until further notice third party pickup. New york state department of health vital records section certification unit p o.

Compliance with the law was incomplete until 1913 or even later. Therefore certificates are lacking for many events. 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 genealogy unit p o.

We do not encourage third party pickups.