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Birth, Death & Marriage Records for the City of Buffalo ONLY
Birth, Death & Marriage Records for the City of Buffalo ONLY
- Birth records start at 1878 to present. Phone: (716) 851-5431
- Death records start at 1852 to present. Phone: (716) 851-5432
- Marriage records start at 1877 to present. Phone: (716) 851-5444
Birth, Death & Marriage records are available at the Buffalo City Clerk's Office located on the 13th floor of City Hall. You must show proper identification.
Office hours: Monday through Friday
SUMMER: July 1st - August 31st 8:30am - 4:00pm
WINTER: September 1st - June 30th 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Internet, fax or telephone requests receive priority handling and are processed within three (3) business days of receipt. The cost is $10.00 per copy ordered plus an additional fee of $5.00 for priority handling. If you choose to have the copy returned to you by overnight delivery, there is an additional fee.
Vitalchek services are available through a credit card on-line at VitalChek.com. Credit card requests must include phone identification faxed to our office at (716) 851-4845.
Mail requests ordered with regular handling ($10.00 per copy ordered) will be processed within seven (7) to ten (10) days from when they are received.
- Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Money order payable to the City Clerk
- Copy of valid identification
- Proof of address if your address on your ID is not current and send to:
Vital Records
1302 City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo NY 14202
We do not send records to third parties or PO Boxes.
Questions and Comments - If you have any questions or comments you may contact us.
Freedom of Information (FOIL)
Birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates are NOT subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and are NOT open to public inspection.
Identification Requirements - application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
A. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo ID:
- Drivers license with photo
- Non-driver photo ID card
- Passport
- Other government issued photo ID
OR
B. Five (5) of the following showing the applicant's name and address:
- Utility bills (gas, electric, phone, cable)
- Paycheck stubs
- Social Services card
- Social Security card
- Health Insurance card
- Mortgage/Rental lease statement
Important Notes:
Failure to include necessary identification will result in rejection of your application.
A copy of Passport is required if request is made from a foreign country that requires a U.S. Passport for travel.
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