Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of New York : one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Putnam County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Putnam serves all of the following towns and cities in New York :
- Brewster
- Cold Spring
- Nelsonville
- Carmel
- Kent
- Patterson
- Philipstown
- Putnam Valley
- Southeast
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in New York such as Queens County, Suffolk County, Bronx County, Nassau County, Westchester County, then you can follow this link.
Putnam County Vital Statistics
Putnam County, New York, is home to a population of approximately 99,216 residents. In the past year, the county saw around 1,050 births and 1,000 deaths, reflecting a stable demographic trend. The average life expectancy in this area is a notable 81.3 years, illustrating the health and longevity of its residents. Marriage statistics show that there were about 1,150 marriages recorded, while the region experienced 450 divorces, offering insight into the familial landscape of the county. Additionally, the rate of infant mortality stands at 4.5 per 1,000 live births, providing important information for public health considerations. For those interested in more details about these statistics, including access to birth and death records or other vital records information, visiting the local vital records office can provide valuable resources and guidance.