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# 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. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602

Contact the appropriate office for current fees, or let 1DocRetrieval handle your request.

## Special Considerations

### Genealogical Requests

Records over 75 years old may have different access requirements and fees.

### Apostille Services

New York apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State. We can handle the complete authentication process.

## Why Choose Professional Retrieval?

New York's complex system makes professional assistance valuable:

- We navigate city vs. state requirements
- Handle all paperwork correctly the first time
- Offer expedited processing
- Deliver certified copies nationwide

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