Are there exceptions to the types of records generally available from the New York State Department of Health?
There are three (3) exceptions. • The New York State Department of Health does not file records of births and deaths that occurred in New York City and marriage licenses that were obtained in New York City. To obtain information about genealogy services available for New York City records, please visit the New York City Municipal Archives web page. • The New York State Department of Health does not file records of birth, death and marriage from the Cities of Albany, Buffalo and Yonkers prior to January 1, 1914. To obtain records from these municipalities contact the Local Registrar for birth and death record requests or the City Clerk for marriage record requests. The addresses follow: • For birth and death record requests submit request to the Local Registrar of the appropriate city: Local Registrar City of Albany Room 254M City Hall Albany, NY 12207 Local Registrar City of Buffalo Room 1308 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 Local Registrar City of Yonkers Room 107 City Hall Yonkers
