New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section Genealogy Unit

Please note we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests.

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

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. Vital records registration started in new york state outside of new york city in 1881. Compliance with the law was incomplete until 1913 or even later. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.

The nys department of health keeps track of vital records such as. Fee 22 00 includes search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. Box 2602 albany new york 12220 2602 vital records copies cannot be provided for commercial purposes. Walk in services are cancelled until further notice third party pickup.

New york state department of health vital records section certification unit p o. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602. 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. 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 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 certification unit p o. Is available for an additional fee see fees below. New york state department of health vital records section genealogy unit p o.

Birth death certificates and marriage divorce records. 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. Birth certificates if on file for at least 75 years and the.

Therefore certificates are lacking for many events.