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New York Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in New York — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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New York · 108 offices

108
Offices listed
63
Counties covered
$30.00
Birth cert. fee
20–24 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$30 · 10-12 weeks

Death Certificate

$30 · 10-12 weeks

Marriage Certificate

$30 · 10-12 weeks

New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records (NYSDOH-BVR)

Address
800 North Pearl Street, Menands, NY, 12204
Mailing
New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602
Phone
(855) 322-1022
Hours
NA* (see note in address)

New York Birth Certificate

Fee
$30
Additional copy
$30
Rush fee
Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)
Processing time
10-12 weeks
Rush processing
Only available through vital check
Public after
75 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Certificate Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Hospital of Birth
  • Local Registration Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID
  • Passport
  • US Military ID

Secondary ID

  • Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months
  • Telephone Bill
  • Utility Bill
Application form (DOH-4380) ↗

New York Death Certificate

Fee
$30
Additional copy
$30
Rush fee
Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)
Processing time
10-12 weeks
Rush processing
Only available through vital check
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Other Person of Interest
  • Other person with documented medical need
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Age at Death
  • Certificate Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Date of Death
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Local Registration Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • SSN
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID
  • Passport
  • US Military ID

Secondary ID

  • Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months
  • Telephone Bill
  • Utility Bill
Application form (DOH-4376) ↗

New York Marriage Certificate

Fee
$30
Additional copy
$30
Rush fee
Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)
Processing time
10-12 weeks
Rush processing
Only available through vital check
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Person on Record
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride Residence
  • Bride's Date of Birth
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Certificate Number
  • Date of Marriage
  • Groom Name
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Groom Residence
  • Groom's Date of Birth
  • Local Registration Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Place where License Was Issued
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID
  • Passport

Secondary ID

  • Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months
  • Telephone Bill
  • Utility Bill
Application form (DOH-4382) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Department of State
Phone
(518) 474-4429
Mailing
New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services Apostille and Authentication Unit P.O. Box 22001 Albany, NY 12201-2001
Walk-in
Albany Physical Address Division of Licensing Services 1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
A copy of the document that needs to be authenticated. The records must then be certified by the New York County Clerk’s Office. For NYC birth and death certificates, when ordering your record you will also need to request a “Letter of Exemplification.”

New York vital records FAQs

How much does a New York birth certificate cost?

The fee is $30.

How long does a New York birth certificate take?

10-12 weeks

How much does a New York death certificate cost?

The fee is $30.

How long does a New York death certificate take?

10-12 weeks

How much does a New York marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $30.

How long does a New York marriage certificate take?

10-12 weeks

Where do I get a birth certificate in New York?

New York birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 108 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a New York birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL NY). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.