I think the easiest way to find out is to call the DOH and speak to whomever is connected with vital records. http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/genealogy.htm James O'Connor of DOH runs a regular column in the NYS Town Clerks' Association newsletter so I expect he's the person to speak to about this. Suzanne ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Suzanne Etherington, Ph.D. Region 6 Advisory Officer New York State Archives Binghamton State Office Bldg., #1604 44 Hawley St., Binghamton 13901 voice: 607/721-8428 fax: 607/721-8431 email: [log in to unmask] State Archives web site: http://www.archives.nysed.gov