New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section Genealogy Unit

New york state department of health vital records section certification unit p o.

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

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. 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 genealogy unit p o. Walk in services are cancelled until further notice third party pickup.

Compliance with the law was incomplete until 1913 or even later. Generally the new york state department of health provides uncertified copies of the following types of records for genealogy research purposes. Therefore certificates are lacking for many events. New copies may be obtained or changes may be made by visiting a walk in center or calling.

We do not encourage third party pickups. Two levels of service are offered. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602. New york state department of health vital records certification unit p o.

If you are unable to come to our office yourself we recommend that you order your certificate by mail or via internet or. Is available for an additional fee see fees below. Fee 22 00 includes search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. 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.

Birth death certificates and marriage divorce records. 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. Box 2602 albany ny 12220 2602.

Birth certificates if on file for at least 75 years and the.