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DEATH
RECORDS
A certified copy of a death certificate for a person
who died in the City of Troy, New York may be requested
by mail or in person by coming to Troy City Hall.
Certified copies may only be issued to:
- 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
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 they require from the applicant
a copy of the requested death record.)
| Birth and death records
are NOT
public records and their confidentiality is protected
by New York State Public Health Law. Vital Records
are not subject to the provisions of the Freedom
of Information Law (FOIL) and are not subject to
public inspection. |
Information required to obtain a death record:
-Name of deceased
-Date of death
-Place of death
-Relationship of person making request
-Purpose certificate is being requested
Identification Requirements:
-Driver license
-Non-driver license
-Passport
-Employment ID
The fee for each certified copy is $10 except
for genealogy.
Mail requests should be sent to:
Vital Records
Troy City Hall
1776 Sixth Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
Please include a copy of your ID and fee for certificate(s)
Death Record Request Form
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