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'''Introduction to Vital Records'''
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. In New York, New York City keeps vital records separately from New York State. Learn more about New York City Vital Records and how to order them [[New York City, New York#Vital_Records|here]]. Records from New York State can be obtained from the [http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/ New York State Department of Health].<br>


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== New York Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
== New York Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New York Vital Records. Most online resources for New York Vital Records are indexes. The official New York state vital records index is held on microfiche at select libraries in New York. According to state law this index cannot be copied. Therefore it cannot be put online and cannot be viewed out of state. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''
===Births===
 
*'''1640-1962''' {{RecordSearch|1680842|New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962}} at FamilySearch — index
'''Births'''<br>
*'''1704-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2443988|New York Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1704-1962}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1704-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2443988|New York, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1704-1962}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1881-1942''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10827/new-york-birth-index-1881-1942?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=jan20historicalrecords&utm_content=jan20historicalrecords New York, Birth Index, 1881–1942] MyHeritage ($) index and images
*'''1881-1942''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10827/new-york-birth-index-1881-1942?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=jan20historicalrecords&utm_content=jan20historicalrecords New York, Birth Index, 1881–1942] MyHeritage ($) index and images
*'''1875-1916''' {{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1881-1942''' [https://archive.org/details/nybirthindex New York State Birth Index, 1881-1942] index
*'''1881-1942''' {{RecordSearch|4460198|New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City, 1881-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1881-1942''' {{RecordSearch|4460198|New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City, 1881-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1881-1942''' [https://archive.org/details/nybirthindex New York State Birth Index, 1881-1942] index


'''Marriages'''<br>
*'''1639-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20york United States Marriages – New York, 1639-1962] at Findmypast ($) index
*'''1847-1848; 1908-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1868-1871''' [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/165/new-canaan-ct-era-marriages-and-deaths-in-new-york-state-1868-1871 New Canaan CT Era: Marriages and Deaths in New York State, 1868-1871] at American Ancestors - index only($)
*'''1881-1967''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61632 New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967]($), index and images.


'''Deaths'''<br>
===Marriages===
*'''1824-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2373798|New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''Pre-1699''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2081 American Marriages Before 1699] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1868-1871''' [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/165/new-canaan-ct-era-marriages-and-deaths-in-new-york-state-1868-1871 New Canaan CT Era: Marriages and Deaths in New York State, 1868-1871] at American Ancestors - index only($)
*'''Pre-1784''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/140531-names-of-persons-for-whom-marriage-licenses-were-issued-by-the-secretary-of-the-province-of-new-york-previous-to-1784?offset=1 Names of persons for whom marriage licenses were issued by the secretary of the province of New York, previous to 1784] at FamilySearch — eBook; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=12892 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1875-1916''' {{RecordSearch|4116431|New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes, 1875-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Yonkers, Birth and Death Registration and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20york US Marriages – New York] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1880-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2803479|New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, State Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images. ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10701/new-york-state-death-index-1880-1956 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1600-1784''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4205 New York Marriages Index, 1600-1784] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1957-1969''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10315/new-york-state-deaths-1957-1969 New York State Deaths, 1957-1969] at MyHeritage ($)
*'''1639-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20york US Marriages – New York] at Findmypast — index & images ($)
*'''1686-1980''' {{RecordSearch|1680847|New York Marriages, 1686-1980}} at FamilySearch — [[New York Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1847-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1881-1967''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61632 New York State Marriage Index, 1881-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
 
===Deaths===
*'''1758-1862''' [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/new-york-deaths-and-burials-1758-1862?utm_source=fmp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=575799-A-29-A&utm_campaign=fridays&dclid=CPa8h_yrpMgCFUswaQodXNUPkg New York Deaths and Burials 1758-1862] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1795-1952''' {{RecordSearch|1680846|New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952}} at FamilySearch — [[New York Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1801-1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8920 New York, Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection)] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1824-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2373798|New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1852-1956''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61535 New York Death Index, 1852-1956] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1880-1955''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/new-york-state-death-index-browse New York State Death Index] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1880-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2803479|New York State Death Index, 1880-1956}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, State Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10701/new-york-state-death-index-1880-1956 MyHeritage]($)''
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1957-1963''' {{RecordSearch|2285574|New York State Health Department Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index only
*'''1957-1969''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10315/new-york-state-deaths-1957-1969 New York State Deaths, 1957-1969] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1962-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


'''New York City Databases'''<br>
===New York City===
*'''1829-1940''' {{RecordSearch|2143225|New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1858-1909''' [http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/births.php German Genealogy Group] Birth records from 1858 to 1909 for the five boroughs of New York City (Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Queens and Richmond).
*'''1858-1909''' [http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/births.php German Genealogy Group] Birth records from 1858 to 1909 for the five boroughs of New York City (Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Queens and Richmond).
*'''1829-1940''' {{RecordSearch|2143225|New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1907-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61406 New York City, Marriage Indexes, 1907-1995] at Ancestry ($), Index
*'''1907-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61406 New York City, Marriage Indexes, 1907-1995] at Ancestry ($), Index
*'''1950-1995''' {{RecordSearch|2727138|New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1950-1995''' {{RecordSearch|2727138|New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  


'''Ordering Original Records'''<br>
===Ordering Original Records===
*[http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm New York State Library] Information on obtaining vital records in New York state  
*[http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm New York State Library] Information on obtaining vital records in New York state  


Other Resources:<br>
== New York Vital Records  ==
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61445 10,000 Vital Records of Western New York, 1809-1850] ($) index and images
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_AKd5JAJhOCBICUug5XlqJiWPGl6jH1c2Exgwdmthg/edit?usp=sharing Early Vital Records of Erie County, 1847-1848: An Index] courtesy of The Buffalo History Museum
*The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's eLibrary on [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] - $<ref>Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch, "1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''Surnames A-C:''' Vol. 118, No. 3 (Jul. 1987):135-142; '''Surnames C-H:''' Vol. 118, No. 4 (Oct. 1987):203-209; '''Surnames H-P:''' Vol. 119, No. 1 (Jan. 1988):35-43; '''Surnames P-T:''' Vol. 119, No. 2 (Apr. 1988):91-98; '''Surnames V-Z:''' Vol. 119, No. 3 (Jul. 1988):166-170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 118-119}}. Indexes vital records published in Essex and Washington county newspapers.</ref>
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york.htm New York (not city) Certificates] [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york_city.htm New York City Certificates] online - $
*[http://www.italiangen.org/ Italian Genealogical Group] Index of many of the vital records of New York City and Long Island
*[http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/marriages_early_town.php German Genealogy Group] Early Kings and Richmond County, New York Marriage Database.
*[http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/church_marriages.php Church Marriages Database]
 
== Overview ==


Among the laws of the Colony of New York set down in 1664 (following the capture of New York from the Dutch) was the requirement that "The Minister or Town Clark of every parrish shall well and truly and plainly Record all Births Marriages and Burials that shall happen within his Respective parrish, in a Book to be provided by the Churchwardener for that purpose." <ref>''The Colonial Laws of New York from the Year 1664 to the Revolution,'' (Albany, NY: James B. Lyon, State Printer, 1894), p. 19. Digital version at [https://archive.org/details/coloniallawsnew01johngoog Google Books]. </ref>Though most communities in New York interpreted this law to mean that the churches were responsible for keeping vital records, there were some marriages licenses recorded by civil authorities. (See Records of Marriages below.)  
Among the laws of the Colony of New York set down in 1664 (following the capture of New York from the Dutch) was the requirement that "The Minister or Town Clark of every parrish shall well and truly and plainly Record all Births Marriages and Burials that shall happen within his Respective parrish, in a Book to be provided by the Churchwardener for that purpose." <ref>''The Colonial Laws of New York from the Year 1664 to the Revolution,'' (Albany, NY: James B. Lyon, State Printer, 1894), p. 19. Digital version at [https://archive.org/details/coloniallawsnew01johngoog Google Books]. </ref>Though most communities in New York interpreted this law to mean that the churches were responsible for keeping vital records, there were some marriages licenses recorded by civil authorities. (See Records of Marriages below.)  
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1. New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:30, and Saturday, 9:30-4:30 except State holidays. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Researchers must produce identification, sign a registration form, and comply with the rules of the research room. Several microfiche readers are available for use, however, researchers will be limited to one hour's use of a microfiche reader, if other persons are waiting to use the readers. Note: Staff will search index for a fee.<br>2. National Archives--Northeast Region, 1 Bowling Green, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10004; telephone (212) 401-1620, email newyork.archives@nara.gov; website www.archives.gov/nyc/<br>3. Rochester Public Library--115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; telephone (585) 428-8370, website www3.libraryweb.org<br>4. Onondaga County Public Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; telephone (315) 435-1900; website www.onlib.org. Note: Staff will conduct a basic look-up at [http://www.unyg.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/vital-records-lookups-update-to-the-update/ no charge.]<br>5. Buffalo &amp; Erie County Public Library, Grosvenor Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone (716) 858-8900; website www.buffalolib.org/<br>6. Steele Memorial Library—101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901; telephone (607) 733-8603; website www.steele.lib.ny.us<br>7. Crandall Public Library, Center for Folklife, History &amp; Cultural Programs—251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; telephone (518) 792-6508; website www.crandalllibrary.org<br>8. Patchogue-Medford Library—54 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772; telephone (631) 654-4700; website www.pmlib.org<br>9. Flower Memorial Library—229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601; telephone (315) 785-7705; website www.flowerlibrary.org<br>10. Broome County Public Library—185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; telephone (607) 778-6400; website www.bclibrary.info/index.html<br><br>  
1. New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:30, and Saturday, 9:30-4:30 except State holidays. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Researchers must produce identification, sign a registration form, and comply with the rules of the research room. Several microfiche readers are available for use, however, researchers will be limited to one hour's use of a microfiche reader, if other persons are waiting to use the readers. Note: Staff will search index for a fee.<br>2. National Archives--Northeast Region, 1 Bowling Green, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10004; telephone (212) 401-1620, email newyork.archives@nara.gov; website www.archives.gov/nyc/<br>3. Rochester Public Library--115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; telephone (585) 428-8370, website www3.libraryweb.org<br>4. Onondaga County Public Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; telephone (315) 435-1900; website www.onlib.org. Note: Staff will conduct a basic look-up at [http://www.unyg.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/vital-records-lookups-update-to-the-update/ no charge.]<br>5. Buffalo &amp; Erie County Public Library, Grosvenor Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone (716) 858-8900; website www.buffalolib.org/<br>6. Steele Memorial Library—101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901; telephone (607) 733-8603; website www.steele.lib.ny.us<br>7. Crandall Public Library, Center for Folklife, History &amp; Cultural Programs—251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; telephone (518) 792-6508; website www.crandalllibrary.org<br>8. Patchogue-Medford Library—54 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772; telephone (631) 654-4700; website www.pmlib.org<br>9. Flower Memorial Library—229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601; telephone (315) 785-7705; website www.flowerlibrary.org<br>10. Broome County Public Library—185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; telephone (607) 778-6400; website www.bclibrary.info/index.html<br><br>  
:*'''1881-1942''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10827/new-york-birth-index-1881-1942?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=jan20historicalrecords&utm_content=jan20historicalrecords New York, Birth Index, 1881–1942] MyHeritage ($) index and images
:*'''1957-1963''' {{RecordSearch|2285574|New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
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:*'''Various Years''' [http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/births_early_town.php German Genealogy Group] Early Kings County & Queens County, New York Birth Database.
:*'''Various Years''' [http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/births_early_town.php German Genealogy Group] Early Kings County & Queens County, New York Birth Database.
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New York is one of the few states that does not have county marriage records dating back to the time when each county was formed. From 1908–1935, county clerks kept copies of marriages filed with the town clerks and also sent copies to Albany. Some counties, though, recorded marriages only to 1916 or 1926. These are online at FamilySearch for all counties except Albany, Dutchess, and Erie and the city area.  
New York is one of the few states that does not have county marriage records dating back to the time when each county was formed. From 1908–1935, county clerks kept copies of marriages filed with the town clerks and also sent copies to Albany. Some counties, though, recorded marriages only to 1916 or 1926. These are online at FamilySearch for all counties except Albany, Dutchess, and Erie and the city area.  


*'''1829-1940''' {{RecordSearch|2143225|New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*See indexes above
 
*'''1847-1848; 1908-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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*'''1847–1849''' and '''1907-1936''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61377 New York, County Marriages, 1847–1849; 1907–1936] at Ancestry, index & images ($). <br>
 
*'''1908–1935''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages 1908–1935}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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*'''1950-1995''' {{RecordSearch|2727138|New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Town and State Marriage Records  ===
=== Town and State Marriage Records  ===
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