New York County Birth Records

To find New York County birth records online, use the state’s Birth Records Archive. This tool helps you search for old birth files tied to New York County. Just type in a first and/or last name. Then click submit. You’ll get a list to pick from. Choose a file to see the birth date, place born, and the names of the folks listed as parents. The name New York County Birth Records means these real files kept safe by the state or county.

If you hit a wall while trying to find birth files in New York County, reach out for help. The state or county staff can walk you through the steps. They may help if the search gives you a blank.

State Archive
Address: New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Room 11D40, Albany, NY 12230
Phone: (518) 474-8955

New York County Birth Records
Address: Office of the City Clerk, 141 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 639-9675

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Official New York County Birth Records Resources

Agency Info	Description
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Office of Vital Records 125 Worth Street CN 4 Room 119 New York NY 10013 311 or 212 639 9675 [email protected]	Main branch in New York County that gives birth files for folks born in the city from year 1910 and up. You can ask in person or send your form by mail or net. This is the top spot for most birth needs.
New York County Clerk’s Office 60 Centre Street Room 161 New York NY 10007 646 386 5955	Works with birth file proof for use out of state or land. They give legal docs like proof of real birth sheets used for world travel or laws.
NYC Municipal Archives Department of Records and Info Services 31 Chambers Street Room 103 New York NY 10007 212 788 8590 [email protected]	This spot keeps old birth files from New York County made prior to year 1910. Great for family tree or long past use. Folks go here for deep file finds.
New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section Vital Records Certification Unit PO Box 2602 Albany NY 12220 2602 855 322 1022 [email protected]	If born out of city but still in New York State, this spot gives your birth file. Not for city folk but still key for state use.
NYC Health Department Birth Certificate Order Portal 311 or 212 639 9675 [email protected]	Use this net site to ask for your New York County birth file from the ease of home. Quick way to get your doc sent.
VitalChek 1 877 854 4481	This is the one web group the city trusts for safe online birth file buys. Great for speed and ease with track tools.
NYC Health Department Birth Certificate Fix Unit 125 Worth Street CN 4 Room 144 New York NY 10013 311 or 212 639 9675 [email protected]	This crew helps fix or change birth files made in New York County. Use them if your file has wrong words or a name change.
NYC Department of Health Bureau of Vital Stats 125 Worth Street CN 4 Room 133 New York NY 10013 212 639 9675	In charge of all vital stats work in New York County. Deals with birth and pass file laws and data.