Byron, NY · Genesee County
Mail-In Application for Genealogical Services
This application lets people request genealogical birth, death, or marriage records from the New York State Department of Health by mail.
What this form is
Use this application to request genealogical copies or a no-record report for birth, death, or marriage records held by the New York State Department of Health. It asks for details about the record, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and where to send the response. Applicants seeking records outside the stated waiting periods must provide documentation of direct-line descent.
Who needs it
People requesting genealogical birth, death, or marriage records from the New York State Department of Health should complete this application.
How to submit it
Print and complete the application, sign it, and mail it with a check or money order and copies of required documentation to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions require no notarized attachment or sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download and print the Mail-In Application for Genealogical Services.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requested record and applicant information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Payment And Documents
Include a check or money order payable to the New York State Department of Health and copies of any required documentation.
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Mail The Application
Send the completed application and enclosures to the Vital Records Section at P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Genealogical Services Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; its instructions do not require a notarized attachment or sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Genealogical Services Application?
- Mail the signed application, a check or money order, and copies of any required documentation to the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application is for genealogical requests for birth, death, or marriage records. It asks for information about the person and record being sought.
- What documentation may be required?
- Applicants using the descendant exception to the record waiting periods must provide documentation of direct-line descent. A person acting for a descendant must also provide documentation of that person's authorization.