Erie County Department of Health
95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202
Contact & location
- Address
- 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202
- Records for
- Erie County, New York
- Phone
- (716) 858-7690
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New York state records
Erie County follows New York’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $30.00
- New York birth certificate fee
- 20–24 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 19,867,248
- New York population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
New York statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $30.00New York state fee | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
| Death Certificate | $30.00New York state fee | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $30.00New York state fee | 20–27 weeksNew York estimate |
| Divorce Record | $30.00New York state fee | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in New York at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Erie County Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of New York.
Reviews
★★★★★2.4 (31)- ★★★★★Helen McKeoughGoogle
I have had to call the ECDOH a couple of times with questions about COVID-19 and recommended procedures. The staff I've spoken with have been unfailingly professional, knowledgeable and polite. I believe their job is very challenging and calls for extreme patience. The staff is superb in my opinion and are to be commended for their hard work. We are fortunate to have them to help us!
- ★★★★★Debbie EberlGoogle
Well,we received our 1st Moderna shots this past weekend at the pop up clinic in Eden, NY. Really didn't know what to expect but we knew we needed to vaccinate...This Clinic was done so safely and professionally...Everyone was friendly and smiling...thanking us for coming and getting vaccinated...Thank you to the awesome medical team and volunteers that made this pop up clinic a reality. All were so compassionate and caring...they even gave out thank you gifts...a box of masks and a pack of disinfecting wipes..We were so very impressed with the amazing job done by The Erie County Dept of Health to make everyone they vaccinated feel relaxed and safe. Just a side note ...we are doing fine ..sore arms and fatigue ...so far so good..Thanks Again👍👍😷😷💪💪.AWESOME JOB ERIE COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH!!!!
- ★★★★★sherri nappaGoogle
Do not go to the olive garden on walden Ave. The floor heating vents are so dirty and disgusting. Talked to manager and she is aware of it but not addressing it. Employees are rude to customers and manager did nothing about it. Health department needs to be called.
- ★★★★★Jenny LynnGoogle
So ECHD is worried about chipping paint in our community. But what about the rats in our community? Noone licking paint off houses. But rats are pooping and urinating all over everyone stuff. Did you know breathing in rats poop and pee can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome(hps) A severe respiratory illness caused by inhaling contaminated rat droppings or urine, potentially leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and death. Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease transmitted through contact with infected urine, potentially causing flu-like symptoms, kidney failure, and liver damage. Rat-bite fever: A bacterial infection transmitted through bites or scratches from infected rats, causing fever, headache, and muscle pain. Plague: A serious bacterial infection transmitted by fleas that bite rodents, including rats, leading to fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. But this is ok.
- ★★★★★Allen Noble-Donahue (Rebel Yankee)Google
I see the negative comments on here and im wondering what people expect from county health services. Most people go there because its the best place they can afford and then treat the people that work there with disrespect and entitlement. You. You get the type of service you actually give. If youre rude, condescending, hateful, and act entitled you will get get treated in like manner. As for the phones never being answered, most clinics are understaffed and expected to do the work of 10 people. Try being nice and respectful and see the change hospitals, clinics, doctors etc start treating you. Or not, and see how little care you get.