1949 to the present Call the Department of Health at 212 788-4520 or connect to the Department from the links, below. 1948 and before Call the Municipal Archives at 212 788-8580, or download and mail the form described below. For births from 1949 to the present, find out the details from the Department of Health. You can also download a form for mailing. For deaths in 1948 or before download a form and mail it to the Municipal Archives.
Details are on the form. .
If the marriage took place within the past 50 years, only the husband or wife or someone with written authorization from them may apply for certified copies. You may apply in person or by mail. Allow four to six weeks. Marriage certificates earlier than 1929 are kept by the Municipal Archives. Call them, or download and mail the form described below.