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Home > City Departments > City Clerk > Birth, Death & Marriage Records for the City of Buffalo ONLY

Birth, Death & Marriage Records for the City of Buffalo ONLY

  • Application for Birth Certificate, Death Certificate or Marriage 

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    Birth records start at 1878 to present.
    Phone: (716)  851-5440

    Death records start at 1852 to present.      
    Phone: (716) 851-5437

    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 as indicated under "Identification Requirements"

    • 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

    Requesting a record in Person: You must provide proper identification and meet eligibility requirements depending on the type of document you are seeking. The fee is $10 per certificate payable by money order, credit card or cash.

    Requesting a record Via Internet: Orders can be processed with a credit card at www.vitalchek.com

    Requesting a record Via Mail    : Orders are processed within 7-10 days from receipt of mail request and the following information must be included:

    • Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope
    • Money order payable to the City Clerk ($10 per request)
    • 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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