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Where are Suffolk County death records kept?
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Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates. Note: The Suffolk County Clerk’s Office does not maintain Birth, Marriage or Death records; rather this is a function of the Town Clerk and or Registrar. For information on an Apostille please click here .
Find death records in Suffolk County, NY. This page offers links to official websites and databases for searching and requesting death records, including historical ones. Whether you need public death records or certified copies, these resources will help you.
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Vital Records has death records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. It does not have these records for New York City (the boroughs of Manhattan, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx, and Richmond (Staten Island)). Death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred.
Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate?
1. The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased 2. Other people who have a: 2.1. documented lawful right or claim 2.2. documented medical need 2.3. New York State Court Order If you are not the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased you must document a lawful right or claim. For example, you may need a death certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying you need the death record to process the claim.
Common Denial Reasons:
1. Applications without proper ID 2. Failure to submit a copy of their U.S. passport in addition to the required identifications when applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel
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There are many reasons to request a correction or amendment to a death certificate from a simple typographical error to changing confidential medical information. Completing the application and supplying the correct supporting documents are critical steps to ensure that the correction or amendment is done in a timely manner. Refer to the linked doc...
Access vital records in Suffolk County, NY, including birth, death, and marriage certificates. Learn how to apply for certified copies, understand the fees, and find forms for child support and name changes.
Government. Departments. Town Clerk. Vital Records. Death Certificates. A. Death Certificates. How to obtain a Death Certificate. The Brookhaven Town Clerk maintains birth records for individuals who passed away within the: Town of Brookhaven. Village of Lake Grove. Village of Port Jefferson for births that occurred before January 1, 1964.
To order a certificate, select one of the following: Pre-Adoption Birth Certificate. Birth Certificates. Death Certificates. Marriage Certificates. Divorce Certificates. Fetal Death & Still Birth Certificates. Genealogy Records & Resources. Additional Information. Getting Married in New York State. How to Get Married in New York State.
May 19, 2024 · Suffolk County, New York. Guide to Suffolk County, New York and Long Island ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
