Birth certificate
$30.00 by standard mail
New York State mail fees and processing
Verified 2026-08-06
New York vital records: fees, timing, and ordering rules.
A source-linked comparison of published birth, death, and marriage certificate channels. Published floors are labeled; they are never presented as a guaranteed final total.
Last verified 2026-08-06
Published fee schedule
Death certificate
$30.00 by standard mail
New York State mail fees and processing
Verified 2026-08-06
Marriage certificate
$30.00 by standard mail
New York State mail fees and processing
Verified 2026-08-06
Channel-by-channel price
| Record / channel | First copy | Processing fee | Shipping | Published total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateNew York State by mail | $30.00New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Birth certificateNew York State online or phone | $45.00New York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | $45.00New York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateNew York State by mail | $30.00New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateNew York State online or phone | $45.00New York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | $45.00New York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateNew York State by mail | $30.00New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateNew York State online or phone | $45.00New York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | $45.00New York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateNew York City marriage record by mail | $15.00NYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 |
Processing and realistic wait
| Record / channel | Standard processing | Expedited | Shipping | Total realistic wait | Paid speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateNew York State by mail | 10–12 weeksNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Birth certificateNew York State online or phone | 10–15 business daysNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State birth ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateNew York State by mail | 10–12 weeksNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateNew York State online or phone | 10–15 business daysNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State death ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateNew York State by mail | 10–12 weeksNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateNew York State online or phone | 10–15 business daysNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNew York State marriage ordering page · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateNew York City marriage record by mail | 6–8 weeksNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedNYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
These are published estimates, not observed door-to-door delivery times.
Who can order
- Birth certificate
- Recent birth certificates are restricted to the person named, a named parent, or a person with a court order or documented authority. Adult-child eligibility: conditional.
- Death certificate
- Death certificates are limited to specified relatives or people with a documented lawful right or claim. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
- Marriage certificate
- Marriage certificates are limited to the spouses; others need a documented judicial or other proper purpose. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
Mail-order requirements
- Birth certificate · New York State by mail
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: conditional_for_third_party_or_po_box_delivery. Photo ID: Required.New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06
- Death certificate · New York State by mail
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: conditional_for_third_party_or_po_box_delivery. Photo ID: Required.New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06
- Marriage certificate · New York State by mail
- Payment: check, money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: conditional_for_third_party_or_po_box_delivery. Photo ID: Required.New York State mail fees and processing · verified 2026-08-06
- Marriage certificate · New York City marriage record by mail
- Payment: money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: conditional. Photo ID: Required.NYC City Clerk marriage-record FAQ · verified 2026-08-06
Genealogy and older records
- Birth certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: 1881 outside New York City. Earlier records: Local registrar, New York State Archives, or New York City agency depending on year and place.
- Death certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: 1880 outside New York City. Earlier records: Local registrar, New York State Archives, or New York City agency depending on year and place.
- Marriage certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: 1881 outside New York City. Earlier records: Local registrar, New York State Archives, or New York City agency depending on year and place.
Official order links
Mail requests
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Birth certificates
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Death certificates
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Marriage certificates
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NYC marriage-record FAQ
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