Vital Statistics
Department Overview
THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 17, 2010. NORMAL OPERATIONS WILL RESUME ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.
The Vital Statistics Office records and files births and deaths that occur in the City of Binghamton. Once these records are recorded they are kept on file in this office. Birth and death certificates are issued within 3-5 business days.
Because we have records on file dating from the year 1884, persons doing family histories are able to obtain death records of deceased family members. These records are considered genealogy. As the records are for genealogical purposes, they are stamped for genealogy purposes only. These records are not computerized. Therefore we can only search a three year time period if the year of death is not known.
If you need a record of birth or death and no longer live in the area, these records are easily obtained through the mail.
NOTE: The Office is closesd for lunch hours (from 1:00 - 2:00pm) everyday due to limited staffing. Also, due to these staffing shortages, the timeline in which mail will be processed ranges anywhere from three to five days. Thank you for understanding these limitations, and please plan accordingly.
Information needed to obtain a birth certificate:
- Name: First, Full Middle, Last
- DOB: Date you were born
- Mother's Maiden Name: Mother's First, Middle, Last (Before Marriage)
- Father: First, Middle, Last
- Reason: The reason you need to have the birth certificate
- Identification: Copy of your current driver's license or state ID card
- Payment: $10.00 each. Out of area payable in the form of money order
Once we receive the information it leaves our office within 3-5 business days.
Information needed to obtain a death record:
- Full name of deceased
- Date of death
- Reason for request
- Payment of $10.00 each. Out of area payable in the form of a money order.
Genealogy Information:
Records must be on file for at least 50 years. You must be a direct descendent of the deceased to obtain the records.
Birth records must be on file for at least 75 years. You must prove your relationship to the person on file. You must also have a certified copy of the death certificate in order to obtain the birth record.
Fee: $22.00
This office only has records for people born or deceased in the City of Binghamton. Each municipality in Broome County has their own records.
