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.
For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
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The Steuben 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 Steuben serves all of the following towns and cities in New York :
- Addison
- Arkport
- Avoca
- Bath
- Canisteo
- Cohocton
- Corning
- Hammondsport
- Hornell
- North Hornell
- Painted Post
- Riverside
- Savona
- South Corning
- Unionville
- Wayland
- Bradford
- Cameron
- Campbell
- Caton
- Dansville
- Erwin
- Fremont
- Greenwood
- Hartsville
- Hornby
- Hornellsville
- Howard
- Jasper
- Lindley
- Prattsburgh
- Pulteney
- Rathbone
- Thurston
- Troupsburg
- Tuscarora
- Urbana
- Wayne
- West Union
- Wheeler
- Woodhull
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.
Steuben County Vital Statistics
Steuben County, New York, is home to a total population of approximately 98,586 residents. Each year, the county sees around 1,200 births, contributing to the community's growth. In the same period, about 1,000 individuals pass away, highlighting the ongoing changes in the population. Marriage statistics reflect that there are around 600 marriages annually, while the divorce rate stands at 300, indicating the various paths people take in their relationships. The infant mortality rate in the county is 5.5 per 1,000 live births, which is an important metric for understanding the health of new families. Residents can expect an average life expectancy of 78.7 years, offering insight into the overall well-being of the community. For those interested in more detailed information about these vital records, including birth and death records or marriage and divorce statistics, we encourage you to explore the resources available at your local vital records office.