Erie County Clerk
92 Franklin St, Buffalo, New York, 14202
Contact & location
- Address
- 92 Franklin St, Buffalo, New York, 14202
- Mail-in address
- Erie County Clerk92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202
- Records for
- Erie County, New York
- Phone
- (716) 858-8785
- 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
| Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $30.00New York state fee | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $5.00 | 20–27 weeksNew York estimate |
| Divorce Record | $5.00 | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
Rows marked New York state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Erie County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Buffalo. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.7 (44)- ★★★★★Christopher TerpinGoogle
Could use a bit more accessible parking especially for people with mobility problems. Otherwise, staff was very friendly, polite and helpful. Bathroom and building were very clean.
- ★★★★★amberGoogle
The gentleman who helped me on the phone today with my business certificate was so extremely kind! I had made a mistake sending it in and he was so helpful and fixed it immediately on the phone with me. 10/10 customer service and definitely the best interaction I have ever had with a county or even state official office!
- ★★★★★Adreiaunna D’AuriaGoogle
What’s wrong with the lady that works there? I called from Montana to find a marriage record and I learned at the end of the recording that they are not in charge of marriage records so when I got connected all I did was ask, where can I be transferred to? And she talked to me like I was stupid. All you had to say lady was call vital stats in NY it’s not really that hard to be a decent person. You suck!!!
- ★★★★★Kevin SwansonGoogle
I called to request a deed. My call was answered quickly and the receptionist was courteous. I wish all government offices were this smooth. Thanks!
- ★★★★★L DGoogle
Went to go get passport with my sister the guy that help us CHRISTOPHER WAS AMAZING took his time to help & also correct our mistakes on application, Thank You for Your KINDNESS CHRISTOPHER GREATLY APPERICATED