New York Birth Records
Birth Certificates - New York State Department of Health
Vital Records has birth records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. It does not have these records for New York City (the boroughs of Manhattan, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx, and Richmond (Staten Island)). Birth records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred. Requirements Who is eligible to get a copy of a birth certificate? The person named on the birth certificate.
https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/birth.htm
New York City Birth Records
Birth records are some of the most sought-after family history records because of the sentimental value and the wealth of information they hold. In New York State, there are essentially two separate civil systems for tracking births—one in New York City serving the city's five boroughs, and one in Albany, serving the majority of other municipalities in the state.
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/subject-guide/new-york-city-birth-records
Birth, Marriage, and Death Records | New York State Archives
Birth, marriage, and death certificates for New York State (except New York City) are held by: New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section PO Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602 (855) 322-1022 (toll free)
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/birth-marriage-death-records
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records - New York State Department of ...
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records Legislation signed on November 14th 2019 allows adoptees to receive a copy of their birth certificate when they turn 18-years-old. This measure (S3419/A5494) helps ensures that all adult New York adoptees will have the same unimpeded right to information about their birth and biological parents.
https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/
How to Find a Birth Record in New York? - State Records
An online birth record request in New York City costs $15 each, and an additional $8.30 fee for each order. For instance, if a requester intends to order two copies of a birth record online, the New York City Health Department charges $15 for each record and only one processing fee of $8.30. Hence, the total cost in this instance would be $38.30.
https://newyork.staterecords.org/birthrecords
How to Find New York Birth Records • FamilySearch
New York State briefly kept birth records from 1847 to about 1850 and started recording births again in 1881. Copies of all records can obtained from either the village, town, or city of birth or by contacting the state archives. New York City keeps birth records separately from New York State.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/How_to_Find_New_York_Birth_Records
How to Find New York City Birth Records • FamilySearch
After 1898, birth records for New York City are available from the New York City Municipal Archives and are organized by Borough. Record for this time period are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or some family history centers. OPTION ONE: Find Birth Information and Certificates Online
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/How_to_Find_New_York_City_Birth_Records
Get a Copy of a Birth Certificate - The State of New York
Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy? A parent of the person named on the birth certificate whose name appears on the birth certificate. A spouse, child or other person who has an order from a New York State Court to obtain a copy of a birth certificate. *For births in the five boroughs of New York City, contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
https://www.ny.gov/services/get-copy-birth-certificate
Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
New York City birth certificates have always been kept completely separate from vital records of other locations in New York State. See the New York City section of this guide for more information. Additionally, New York State does not have birth records for Albany, Buffalo, or Yonkers before 1914. Click the name of each municipality to find out about obtaining vital records for your ancestors in these cities.
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/new-york-birth-marriage-death-vital-records
New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 • FamilySearch
New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of New York. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1680842
Birth Certificates - NYC Health - New York City
COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, in-person ordering of NYC birth certificates is limited. During this period, you can order certificates: Online at Vitalchek. This is the fastest way to submit your order. By mailing a copy of the certificate application. To make your request in person, you need to schedule an appointment online.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-certificates.page