Early History

New York harbor was visited by Verrazano in 1524, and the Hudson River
was first explored by Henry Hudson in 1609. The Dutch settled here
permanently in 1624 and for 40 years they ruled over the colony of New
Netherland. It was conquered by the English in 1664 and was then named New
York in honor of the Duke of York. Existing as a colony of Great
Britain for over a century, New York declared its independence on July 9,
1776, becoming one of the original 13 states of the F
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Vital Records

Click here for information on how to access vital records for New York.

Helpful Websites

New York State Vital Records Birth Certificates Division:

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/forms/birth.htm

New York State Vital Records Death Certificates Division:

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/forms/death.htm

New York State Vital Records Marriage Certificates Division:

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/forms/marriage.htm