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Revised: January 2023. Vital records available from the New York State Department of Health.
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.
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.
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.
Refer to the DOH-299i for specific instructions. DOH-1999 Medical/Burial Death Corrections Report (PDF) Use this form for disposition or medical corrections. Questions or comments contact the Vital Records Call Center at (855) 322-1022. Information about obtaining death certificates from the New York State Department of Health.
Generally, the New York State Department of Health provides uncertified copies of the following types of records for genealogy research purposes: Birth certificates - if on file for at least 75 years and the person whose name is on the birth certificate is known to be deceased.
Search New York death and burial records primarily from 1795 to 1952. Visit the FamilySearch Library or a FamilySearch Center to view microfilm.