New York Divorce Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Mail-in application for a certified copy of a New York divorce certificate (a record of the divorce, not the decree). It is filed with the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit.
Who can use this form
- Either spouse named on the record
- A person holding a New York State court order
What to send with it
- The completed application
- A copy of one valid photo ID, or two documents showing your current name and address
- A copy of the court order, if you are not one of the spouses
- A check or money order payable to New York State 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