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.
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Saratoga County Clerk 40 McMasters Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1908 (518) 885-5381 | ||
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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Office of the City Clerk Room 107, City Hall Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 382-5035 | ||
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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Schoharie County Clerk P.O. Box 549 Schoharie, NY 12157-0549 (518) 295-8316 | ||
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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Schuyler County Clerk 105 Ninth St, Box 8 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607) 535-8133 | ||
All Land and Naturalization records are maintained at the Schuyler CountyClerk's Office. The Schuyler County Courthouse has an exceptionally well maintained and organized set of records dating back to the incorporation of the county.in 1854. No Search Fee. Cost is 50 cents per page for duplicated records. When you write for records, clearly indicate the record type, full name, spouses name, and approximate dates. The office is open from 9-5 during the week if you prefer to do your own research. There is no charge for the use of the facility. | ||
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Seneca County Clerk 1 DiPronio Drive Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 539-9294 | ||
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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St. Lawrence County Clerk Courthouse Canton, NY 13617 (315) 379-2000 | ||
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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Steuben County Clerk Courthouse Bath, NY 14810 (607) 776-9631 | ||
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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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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Sullivan County Clerk 100 Main St Monticello, NY 12701-1160 (845) 794-3000 | ||
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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Tioga County Clerk P.O. Box 307 Owego, NY 13827 (607) 687-3133 | ||
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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Tompkins County Health Dept 401 Harris B. Dates Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-6642 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Ulster County Clerk Ulster County Office Building 244 Fair Street PO Box 1800 Kingston, NY 12402-1800 (845) 340-3288 | ||
The County Clerk oversees records dating back to 1683 including deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, maps, civil and criminal actions. Yearly, hundreds of people search, file and record land records, legal documents and court papers in the office. Birth, death and marriage records are available from the Town, City or Village Clerk where the occurrence took place. | ||
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Warren County Clerk Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 761-6429 | ||
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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Washington County Clerk Upper Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828 (518) 746-2170 | ||
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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Wayne County Clerk's Office 9 Pearl Street Lyons, NY 14489-0131 (315) 946-5400 | ||
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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Office of the Westchester County Clerk 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 285-3080 | Westchester County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 518 White Plains, NY 10603-0518 | ||||||||||||
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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Wyoming County Clerk 143 North Main Street Warsaw, NY 14569-1123 (585) 786-8810 | Wyoming County Historians Office 26 Linwood Ave Warsaw, NY 14569 (716) 786-8818 | |
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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Yates County Clerk County Building Penn Yan, NY 14527 (315) 536-4221 | ||
Births and deaths are recorded in the municipality (town or village in Yates County) in which they occur; a marriage license may be obtained from any town clerk in the state. In general, local clerks charge $10 for a certificate. | ||
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