NYC Vital Records Order

You can request a certified copy of a New York City Vital record by sending an email, by phone, or by using the following form (see pricing here).

Please remember that an order must be accompanied by the appropriate payment in order to be processed. Payments can be made online using a credit card (PayPal), or by mailing a check or money order. If you have a different preferred method of payment, just ask.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ancestors & Cousins.

Alternatively, feel free to download the relevant form and mail it to the New York City Municipal Archives (downloadable forms can be found below), but you will likely find that Ancestors & Cousins is not only competitively priced (usually less expensive!), but also significantly faster. Plus Ancestors & Cousins will provide the certified copy plus a digital image.

• Pay by credit card

Alternatively, you can order directly from the New York City Municipal Archives. Simply download the relevant form and mail it into the New York City Municipal Archives.

You will likely find that Ancestors & Cousins is faster and less expensive:

• Application for a search and/or certified copy of a vital record - (from the Municipal Archives)