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New York vital records forms
Applications issued by the New York vital records office, plus the forms of counties and cities that process requests locally. Every PDF is the current official version, checked against the source.
Last verified November 9, 2026
Statewide forms
| Form | Record | Actions |
|---|---|---|
New York Death Certificate ApplicationThis 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. | Death |
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