New York Death Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
This is the application for a certified copy of a New York State death certificate. It is filed with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, for deaths outside New York City.
Who can use this form
- The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased
- Others with a documented lawful right or claim, a documented medical need, or a New York State court order
What to send with it
- The completed application
- A copy of valid ID (or two documents showing your name and address)
- Proof of your relationship, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate or obituary
- The state fee by check or money order payable to NYS Department of Health
Where to send it
- Mail to
- New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page