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The Registrar of Vital Statistics is entrusted with the responsibility of keeping a record of births and deaths in the community. Although the Town of New Scotland was incorporated in 1832, birth and death records go back only to 1911. Records prior to 1911 are probably held in the Town of Bethlehem.
The following are eligible to be provided with a certified copy of a birth certificate:
- The person named on the birth certificate.
- A parent of the person named on the birth certificate (requesting parent's name must be on birth certificate).
- Only by order of a New York State Court may a spouse, child or other persons obtain a copy of a birth certificate.
When requesting a birth or death certificate, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s office. Certified copies will be provided for a fee of $10 per copy.
For genealogical searches, please be aware that the fee is $22 per hour.
DEATH CERTIFICATES
A death certificate is filed with the Registrar of the municipality in which the death occurred within 72 hours of such death. Such filing is usually handled by a funeral director or coroner.
Who is eligible to obtain a death certificate copy?
What is a lawful right or claim?
If the applicant is not the spouse, parent or child of the decedent, a lawful right or claim must be documented. An example of a lawful right or claim would be a death record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim the applicant is required to provide a copy of the requested death record.
Identification Requirements - Application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
A. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
There is a fee of $10.00 per certified copy of a death certificate. Fees are payable by cash or check.
A death certificate is filed with the Registrar of the municipality in which the death occurred within 72 hours of such death. Such filing is usually handled by a funeral director or coroner.
Who is eligible to obtain a death certificate copy?
- The spouse, parent or child of the deceased
- Other persons who have a:
- documented lawful right or claim
- documented medical need
- New York State Court Order
What is a lawful right or claim?
If the applicant is not the spouse, parent or child of the decedent, a lawful right or claim must be documented. An example of a lawful right or claim would be a death record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim the applicant is required to provide a copy of the requested death record.
Identification Requirements - Application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
A. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
- Driver license
- State issued non-driver photo-ID card
- Passport
- U.S. Military issued photo-ID
- Utility or telephone bills
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
There is a fee of $10.00 per certified copy of a death certificate. Fees are payable by cash or check.
Contact Us
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Patricia Barber
Registrar
Phone: 518-439-4865
Cell Phone: 518-366-8330
Fax: 518-478-0217
Diane Deschenes
Deputy Registrar
Phone: 518-439-4865
Fax: 518-439-1215
Registrar's Office
2029 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
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