Part of New York vital records
Erie County, New York Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Erie County, New York: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- New York
- State
- $30.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 20–24 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Erie County birth certificate
Erie County birth and death records are issued under New York state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Erie County office listed below.
- By mail — to the New York state vital records office.
- Fee
- $30
- Processing
- 10-12 weeks
- Who can request
- Children, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Person on Record
- ID required
- Driver's License, Non-Driver Photo ID, Passport, US Military ID
Offices in Erie County
Cities in Erie County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
Don't want to visit in person? Order a New York birth, death, or marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online.
Order online ↗