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  1. Easily navigate Queens County death records. Find key information for genealogy research, request official death certificates by mail, and access request forms. Use our directory for death record lookups and learn how to request records from official sources.

    • Overview
    • Requirements
    • Death Certificate Corrections

    Vital Records has death 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)). Death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred.

    Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate?

    1. The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased 2. Other people who have a: 2.1. documented lawful right or claim 2.2. documented medical need 2.3. New York State Court Order If you are not the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased you must document a lawful right or claim. For example, you may need a death certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying you need the death record to process the claim.

    Common Denial Reasons:

    1. Applications without proper ID 2. Failure to submit a copy of their U.S. passport in addition to the required identifications when applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel

    Fees

    We are currently experiencing significant delays in order processing.

    There are many reasons to request a correction or amendment to a death certificate from a simple typographical error to changing confidential medical information. Completing the application and supplying the correct supporting documents are critical steps to ensure that the correction or amendment is done in a timely manner. Refer to the linked doc...

  2. For New York City records. New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), Bronx County (The Bronx), Richmond County (Staten Island), and Queens County (Queens), contact: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or New York City Marriage Bureau.

  3. This website is an extensive directory of links to online death indexes, listed by state and county. Included are death records, death certificate indexes, death notices and registers, obituaries, probate indexes, and cemetery and burial records.

  4. The NYC Health Department issues death certificates for all deaths that occur in New York City (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island). We do not issue certificates for Nassau, Suffolk or other counties in New York State.

  5. Data elements include year/date of death, decedent name, gender, residence code, and state file number. The State Archives also holds an index to “delayed” birth certificates filed for some births occurring prior to 1881 [series B2029], mostly in the 1870s.

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  7. Find vital records in Queens County, NY. Access birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records. Learn about application processes, required ID, and fees. Get the forms and contact information you need.

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