--- title: "New York Vital Records: Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Documents | 1DocRetrieval Blog" description: "Complete guide to New York vital records including NYC and state procedures for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates." lang: en json-ld: --- [Email Us ](mailto:info@1DocRetrieval.com)[833-725-5800 ](tel:833-725-5800) [info@1DocRetrieval.com ](mailto:info@1DocRetrieval.com)| Serving All 50 States Mon-Fri: 8AM-8PM EST | Sat: 9AM-2PM EST [ 1 Doc Retrieval Document Services ](/) [About](/about)[How It Works](/how-it-works) - Services - Who We Serve - Coverage - Resources [Contact](/contact) [Order Document Retrieval](/order)[833-725-5800 ](tel:833-725-5800) [Home](/)[Blog](/blog)[How-To Guides](/blog?category=how-to-guides)New York Vital Records: Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Documents How-To Guides # New York Vital Records: Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Documents Your complete guide to obtaining vital records from New York State and New York City, including the differences between state and city offices. Jennifer Adams Senior Document Specialist | January 5, 2024 9 min read ## New York's Dual System New York has two separate vital records systems: one for New York City (all five boroughs) and another for the rest of the state. Understanding which office to contact is crucial. ## New York City Vital Records For births, deaths, and marriages that occurred in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island: **NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene** Office of Vital Records 125 Worth Street, Room 133 New York, NY 10013 ### NYC Birth Certificates - Processing: 2-4 weeks by mail - Walk-in service available - Contact us for current fees ### NYC Death Certificates - Available for deaths within the past 50 years - Older records at Municipal Archives ### NYC Marriage Certificates - Available from City Clerk's Office - Marriage licenses issued separately ## New York State Vital Records For records from counties outside NYC: **New York State Department of Health** Vital Records Section P.O. 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