Office of Vital Statistics, Birth and Death Records

Genealogy Request
Fee is determined by period searched.

Payment may be made by cash, check, money order or credit cards (VISA or Mastercard).

The fee is non-refundable.

Our records include:
Birth, Death for Onondaga County, 1873 to present

1 to 3 years	$22.00
4 to 10 years	$42.00
11 to 20 years	$62.00
21 to 30 years	$82.00
31 to 40 years	$102.00
41 to 50 years	$122.00
51 to 60 years	$142.00
61 to 70 years	$162.00
71 to 80 years	$182.00
81 to 90 years	$202.00

Genealogy requests can only be done in person or by mail.

DEATH:
If a record has been on file for over 50 years, anyone may request it. If less than 50 years, the requester must be able to prove they are in the direct line of descent (i.e. identification and Birth Certificate).

BIRTH:
If a record has been on file for over 75 years, and the person is known to be deceased, anyone may request. If less than 75 years, the requester must be able to prove they are in the direct line of descent (i.e. identification and Birth Certificate).

Genealogy copies are uncertified and stamped for genealogy purposes only.

Requests take 4 to 6 weeks.

Records will be mailed to you.

Rules and Regulations Related to Genealogical Research