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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan serves all of the following towns and cities in New York :
- Bloomingburg
- Jeffersonville
- Liberty
- Monticello
- Woodridge
- Wurtsboro
- Bethel
- Callicoon
- Cochecton
- Delaware
- Fallsburg
- Forestburgh
- Fremont
- Highland
- Lumberland
- Mamakating
- Neversink
- Rockland
- Thompson
- Tusten
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.
Sullivan County Vital Statistics
Sullivan County, New York, is home to a total population of approximately 77,498 residents. In recent data, the county recorded 580 births and 660 deaths, contributing to a natural decrease in population. Vital records information reveals that in the same timeframe, there were about 400 marriages and 200 divorces. The average life expectancy in Sullivan County stands at 78.2 years, providing insight into the health and longevity of its residents. Additionally, the infant mortality rate, a crucial indicator of community health, is reported at 5.2 per 1,000 live births. These statistics on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces reflect the changing demographics and social patterns within the county. For those looking to explore these statistics further or to access vital records information, the local vital records office is a valuable resource.