Our Collections
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the essence of New York City.
The New York Archival Society supports the work of the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS). The Municipal Archives and Library at DORIS preserves the historical and contemporary records of the New York City government and makes them publicly accessible. The Archival Society is a registered 501-C-3 organization so all contributions are tax deductible. Funds are used to preserve and digitize collections, create exhibits, and support public access to the collections.
The New York Archival Society and Department of Records and Information Services of New York City are the key institutions in preserving and making accessible the rich history of New York City. Through its various services and exhibitions, it provides invaluable resources to researchers, historians, and the general public alike.
What We Do
Frequently Asked Questions
You can contact the NYC Department of Records and Information Services by visiting their office at 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. You can also call them at (212) 788-8611. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/records/index.page
To correct a birth certificate in New York, you would typically need to contact the New York State Department of Health or the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, depending on where the birth occurred. They can provide you with the necessary forms and instructions to request a correction. Please note that you may need to provide supporting documentation depending on the type of correction requested.
The Municipal Archives has many historical vital records available
online.
https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/
For Birth and Death records issues after 1910, contact
the NYC Department of Health.
https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
Reports and other records published by City government can be found
on the Government Publications Portal at the Municipal Library
operated by DORIS
https://a860-gpp.nyc.gov/collections/zw12z528p?locale=en
Historical records can found in the Municipal Archives
https://www.nyc.gov/site/records/historical-records/collections.page
You can request copies of current records from New York City offices
by filing a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request through the
Open Records portal
https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/
Some of Our Projects
Have a Look at Our Vital Records
The NYC Department of Records has digitized birth certificates for different years and boroughs, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
The NYC Department of Records has digitized death certificates for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
The New York City Health Department issued marriage certificates through 1907. Beginning in 1908, in compliance with New York State Law, couples planning to marry obtained a license from the City Clerk.
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