Vital Records

New York City Birth Records

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Birth records are some of the most sought-after family history records because of the sentimental value and the wealth of information they hold. 

In New York State, there are essentially two separate civil systems for tracking births—one in New York City serving the city's five boroughs, and one in Albany, serving the majority of other municipalities in the state. 

Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Introduction to New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Official birth, marriage, and death records—also called vital records—are crucial family history sources that every researcher should seek.  

These deep and rich sources can provide names, relationships, locations, dates of events, and other essential details about your family.

Many states in the U.S. have well-organized and complete collections of vital records—but not New York! 

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