To obtain information on birth, deaths and marriages occurring in New York City, see the following information which is copied from the New York State Department of Health's website concerning vital records (www.health.state.ny.us).

Bob McDonnell
NY State Archives and Records Administration


The New York State Department of Health can provide a copy of a birth certificate for all births in the State of New York EXCEPT for births which occurred in any of the five boroughs of New York City. (See address and phone number below for New York City Vital Records)

For a copy of a New York City record, contact the New York City Department of Health at 212-788-4520 or write to the following address:
Vital Records
New York City Department of Health
125 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013


Requests for copies of marriage certificates obtained in New York City must be made through the office of the City Clerk in the borough in which the certificate was obtained, which may not be the borough in which the marriage took place. For further information, contact the Manhattan office of the New York City Clerk, at 212-669-8090 or by writing them at the following address:
New York City Clerk
Manhattan Office
Municipal Building
1 Center Street, Room 252
New York, NY 10007



>>> Diane De Rooy <[log in to unmask]> 10/04 9:12 PM >>>
Hi, I'm in New York City right now, here doing research. Any suggestions for
the best way to find birth, marriage and death records here in the city?

I'm documenting the life of Jerry Newman, a man who had the foresight to
record jazz greats including Charlie Christian, Charlie Parker, Dizzy
Gillespie, Monk, and numerous others. He owned Esoteric Records, as well as
the Greenwich Music Shop. He died by his own hand on 8 January 1970.

I know very little about this man who contributed so much to music, as well
as being a major character in the Beat Generation.

Any tips will be appreciated.

Diane De Rooy