Welcome to the Office of Vital Statistics

The Office of Vital Statistics keeps records of all births and deaths that take place in Onondaga County. The Office provides birth and death certificates by request and can also perform genealogical research.

Requests for birth and death certificates can be made by mail, by phone, by fax, online or by visiting the office. Proper ID is required. The fee for a birth or death certificate is $30.00. Additional copies of the same certificate are $15.00 each (when ordered at the same time). For genealogical research, please call for fees.

Regular mail requests will take about 7-10 business days. Express shipping is available for an additional fee.

Express Shipping:
Express Mail (delivery in 2 to 3 days): add $20.00
FedEx Standard Overnight Delivery: add $25.00

Office Hours (No appointment necessary):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

 

 
 


Office of Vital Statisics

421 Montgomery Street
Room 20, Civic Center Basement Level
Syracuse, New York 13202

Phone (315) 435-3241
Fax (315) 435-3614

 
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