New York Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for New York death records.

How To Access New York Death Records

New York death records can be accessed through the New York State Department of Health. The State Department maintains all New York death records except for those for deaths that occurred in New York City. Records for deaths occurring in New York City can be accessed through the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Ordering Methods

If you would like to access New York death records, there are three main ways to do so: by mail, by internet, and by phone. Orders made by internet and phone and for expedited mail services will be subject to an additional fee. Orders for New York death records that occurred in New York City will be retrieved through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Limitations To Ordering

Because of the laws in the state, only the spouse, parent, or adult child can request New York death records. Other persons will need to provide a New York court order or be able to demonstrate a legal or medical need for the record.