New York Birth And Death Records Database

By Claire Dowell


When a person dies, a death certificate is automatically generated. The death of an individual is also announced in the local newspaper to let the people of the state be aware of who passed away in their neighborhood. New York has been publishing deaths in the obituary section of the local paper. Aside from that, New York death records have been made open to the public since the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act. Such laws have mandated the state government to allow its residents to gain access to their personal files.

One would be able to see a lot of information on a death certificate in New York. The complete name of the deceased as well as the details as to where and when the person died is indicated on the file. The names of the relatives of the deceased are also indicated on the certificate.

There are several reasons as to why the residents of New York request for copy of the death certificate of their loved one's. It is one of the important documents used as reference when conducting a genealogy research. The family tree is updated regularly using the information found on the death certificate. Another use of such file is for the relatives to process insurance claims. They may have difficulties with the transaction if they cannot present the death certificate. If the spouse who is still alive plans to marry again, he/she will be required to present the death certificate of the deceased spouse.

The retrieval of a death certificate in New York would cost $30 per copy. Only deaths which have been registered since 1880 are available. A genealogy format of the document is only made available after the file has reached 50 years. The certificate is only given to the immediate family members of the deceased thus it is necessary to indicate one's relationship with the deceased when requesting for the document.

Getting a copy of the document can be done is several places. Getting the unofficial information can be done by checking the obituary section of local newspapers. The certified document can be obtained from the office of the Vital Records Section in the Department of Health in New York. This office is situated at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Those who will use the document to conduct a genealogy research can go straight to the office of the State Archives and the personnel's there would be able to assist you with your request. Requesting for the document through a mail order is also possible however; one is expected to wait for days. The county clerk office where the death of a person was registered is also another place to go to get a copy of the death certificate.

The state of New York is now utilizing the Internet o deliver information to the public. Obituary death notices are being published online for ease of access. People can easily get the needed information without exhorting much of an effort. Looking up information though the Internet has helped save time and energy since it can be done even without going to any offices. This is the reason why the busy people of New York prefer such option.




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