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A copy of a death record for a person who died in the City of Albany can be requested by coming in person to our office. The deceased's spouse, parent, child, siblings or lawful representative with proper identification can request certified copies.
Vital Statistics provides birth and death records for those events that occur in the City of Albany. Our records begin with September 1, 1870 and all records are maintained under guidelines and requirements of the New York State Department of Health.
If you have questions or comments you may contact New York State Vital Records by telephone, toll-free, at 855-322-1022. Please note -- we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests. To apply for a record, follow the links above.
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.
Death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred. Questions or comments? Contact the Vital Records Call Center at (855) 322-1022. Requirements. Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate? The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased. Other people who have a:
A death record must be on file for 50 years before it can be accessed for genealogy purposes. A birth record must be on file for 75 years and the person must be known to be deceased.
Guide to Albany County, New York ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.