Information for New York:
A marriage license may sometimes be obtained from the town or city clerk who issued the license. The fee is $10.00 if you obtain a certified copy from a town or city clerk.
Since 1847 divorce actions in New York have been handled in the supreme court for the county in which the divorce was heard. New York divorce files, however, are sealed for one hundred years.
Counties keep land transfer records, wills, probates, etc.
An index to genealogy records is available for searching at the State Archives, located at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Contact (518) 474-8955 for more information about using this index. The indexes at the New York State Archives in Albany, NY do NOT include those for the boroughs of New York City.
Please email the webmaster with corrections or suggestions. Please Note: The information contained on these pages is not guaranteed, as addresses and prices change frequently. It is recommended that you confirm the price and address by calling the vital records office before you place your order. |
Nassau County Clerk 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 535-2663 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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New York County Clerk 60 Centre Street New York, NY 10007-1402 (212) 374-8361 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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Division of Vital Records, NYC Dept of Health 125 Worth Street, Rm #133 New York City, NY 10013 (212) 788-4520 (212) 788-8580 Archives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Archives 31 Chambers St. - Room 103 New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-8580 Indexes to the New York City Vital Records are also available at the New York Public Library in Manhattan on 5th Avenue at 42nd Street. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Niagara County Clerk Niagara County Courthouse PO Box 461 175 Hawley Street, 1st Floor, Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 439-7022 Email: niagaracounty.clerk@niagaracounty.com | ||
This office does not issue copies of birth, death and marriage records. Birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the city or town clerk where the event occurred.
Town Clerks: Hartland, Newfane, Lewiston, Niagara, Cambria, Porter, Royalton, Pendleton, Somerset, Wheatfield, Wilson | ||
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Oneida County Clerk 109 Mary St Utica, NY 13350-1921 | Oneida County Historical Society 1608 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13502 (315) 735-3642 | |
All local towns have town clerks which keep records (birth, death and marriage) of their respective town. Most records start in the mid 1880's for each town but some records are available from 1847 - 1850. Most town clerks can be reached in Oneida County by simply writing :
Town of "Name of Town" "Name of Town", NY "Zip for Town" | ||
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Onondaga County Birth & Death 421 Montgomery St # 20 Syracuse, NY 13202 (315) 435-3241 | |||||||||||||||||||
Your request must clearly state "For Genealogical Purposes Only." Fee for Search Time: $10.00 per hour or fractional part of an hour for each search. Fee for Uncertified Copy or Abstract: $1.00 per copy. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Records and Archives Center 3051 County Complex Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 396-4376 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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Orange County Clerk 255-275 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924-1621 (845) 291-2690 | Orange County Genealogical Society | |
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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Orleans County Clerk Courthouse Square Albion, NY 14411-1449 (585) 589-5334 | Orleans County Genealogical Society | |
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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Oswego City Hall West Oneida St Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 349-3230 | ||
Vital Records begin 1880's. Ask for long form. | ||
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Otsego County Clerk 197 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326-1129 (607) 547-4276 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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Putnam County Clerk 40 Gleneida Ave. Carmel, NY 10512 (845) 225-3641 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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New York City Clerk - Queens Office Borough Hall Building 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room G-100 Kew Gardens, NY 11424 (718) 520-3137 | |||||||||||||
Birth and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health. If you obtained your Marriage License from a town or city clerk outside of the five boroughs of New York City, please contact the New York State Department of Health in Albany. | |||||||||||||
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Rensselaer County Clerk 1600 7th Avenue Troy, NY 12180 (518) 270-4080 | ||
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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New York City Clerk - Staten Island Office Borough Hall Building 10 Richmond Terrace, Room 311 Staten Island, NY 10301 | |||||||||||||
Birth and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health. If you obtained your Marriage License from a town or city clerk outside of the five boroughs of New York City, please contact the New York State Department of Health in Albany. | |||||||||||||
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Rockland County Clerk 27 New Hempstead Road New City, NY 10956 (845) 638-5070 | Genealogical Society of Rockland County | |
In New York State copies of birth, marriage and death records are available from the New York State Dept. of Health and from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Clerk's office) of the city, town or village where the event occurred or the license was purchased.
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