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Access New York State death records through our comprehensive directory. Find information on obtaining death certificates, public death records, and genealogy records. Learn about the requirements, fees, and processes for requesting death certificates from official sources.
This index contains the vital record certificate number for death records held by the New York State - these certificate numbers can be used to order a full copy of the death certificate from the State Archives. This collection covers 1880 - 1956.
- Deaths Before 1847
- Deaths from 1847 Thru 1850
- Deaths from 1851 Thru 1879
- Deaths from 1880 Thru 1913
- Deaths in Albany (City), Buffalo, Or Yonkers
- Deaths from 1914 Thru 1956
- Deaths from 1957 Thru 1963
- Deaths After 1963
- Restrictions For Obtaining Death Records
Before 1847, no deaths were recorded by New York State. You will need to search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place. Substitutes for death record information:
In 1847, New York State passed a law requiring that doctors and midwives report births, marriages, and deaths to the trustees of local school districts. Due to the complexities of this law, it quickly fell into disfavor and few communities reported deaths after 1850 (with many discontinuing after the 1847-1848 time period). Extant records for this ...
After the failure of the 1847 law, no deaths were recorded by the State of New York between 1850 and May 1880 though some cities (including Albany, Buffalo, Yonkers) started recording deaths in the 1870s. 1. 1868-1871 New Canaan [CT Era: Marriages and Deaths in New York State, 1868-1871] at American Ancestors - index only ($) Try searching substitu...
Starting in June 1880, New York required that village, town, and city registrars to record deaths. Copies of these deaths were then filed with the State Department of Health. Due to earlier city laws, deaths recorded in Albany, Buffalo, and Yonkers were not copied to the State between 1881 and 1914.
Albany Death records for the 1870-1914 time period can be ordered from the Albany City Clerk and the Albany County Hall of Records. Buffalo Death records for the 1878-1914 time period can be ordered from the Buffalo Registrar of Vital Statistics. Yonkers Death records can be ordered from the City of Yonkers, NY Genealogical Research. See list of re...
After 1914, copies of all death records (except New York City) were filed with the New York Department of Health. Copies can be obtained either through the village, town, or city clerk where the death took place or by contacting the Department of Health. The New York State Archives, as well as nine other repositories in New York hold copies of micr...
Death records from 1957 thru 1963 are held by the village, town, or city clerk where the death took place and the Department of Health. The New York Department of Health has also created an online index (in spreadsheet form) for many deaths taking place between 1957 and 1963. Or try: 1. United States Social Security Death Index for New York - start...
Deaths recorded less than fifty years ago are only available to direct line descendants who provide proof of their relationship to the person whose death certificate they are requesting. Try: 1. United States Social Security Death Index for New York - starts 1962Index only. 2. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 ($) 3. U.S., Social Securit...
To obtain a certified copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be: 1. The spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the 2. Other persons who have a documented lawful right or claim, a documented medical need, or a New York State Court Order An uncertified copy of a birth certificate issued within the last seven...
Search New York death and burial records primarily from 1795 to 1952. Visit the FamilySearch Library or a FamilySearch Center to view microfilm.
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