How long will it take to get the certified copy from Vital Statistics?

Vital Statistics provides immediate assistance to those making requests in person. Other requests:

  • U.S. Postal Express, UPS Overnight or FedEx requests are sent immediately.
  • Regular first class mail requests are usually sent out within 2 days.
  • Genealogy requests may take up to 2 weeks.

Note: Processing times are approximate and may vary with current workload, as well as circumstances beyond our control.

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1. What is the fee for a certified copy of a birth or death record?
2. Who is eligible to obtain a birth or death certificate copy?
3. How long will it take to get the certified copy from Vital Statistics?
4. Where do I obtain a birth or death record for someone born in New York City?
5. Where do I obtain a birth or death record for someone in New York State, but not in the City of Albany or New York City?
6. How do I get a birth or death record outside of New York State?
7. Where can I obtain information from my birth record if I am adopted?