Search Tonawanda Birth Records
Tonawanda Town birth records are maintained by the Town Clerk's Office. Note that Kenmore Mercy Hospital is located in Town of Tonawanda (not Village of Kenmore). The NYS Department of Health holds copies from 1881 onward for areas outside New York City. Local clerks may have older records as well.
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Tonawanda Birth Record Sources
Tonawanda Town birth records are maintained by the Town Clerk's Office. Note that Kenmore Mercy Hospital is located in Town of Tonawanda (not Village of Kenmore).
The Town of Tonawanda Official Website handles records in this area. Official Town of Tonawanda website. Town Clerk services listed. Municipal Building, Kenmore, NY 14217. Phone: (716) 877-8800.
The City of Tonawanda Official Website page shown below can help with birth records research in this area.
This resource provides access to records and information that may be useful when searching for birth certificates.
Tonawanda Birth Records and Erie County
Tonawanda falls within Erie County. While birth records are filed at the local level, the NYS Department of Health also holds copies from 1881 to the present. Mail orders to the state cost $30 per copy. Online orders through VitalChek cost $45 plus processing fees. The toll-free number for the state DOH is (855) 322-1022.
Under New York Public Health Law Article 41, Section 4130, a birth certificate must be filed within five days of the event. Section 4138 limits who can get a certified copy. The person named on the record, a parent, a spouse, a child, or someone with a court order may request one. Valid photo ID is always required.
Historical Birth Records in Tonawanda
The New York State Archives holds microfiche birth indexes that cover Tonawanda and Erie County through 1937. The Archives is in the Cultural Education Center in Albany. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Staff can deliver genealogy applications to the state DOH by interagency mail.
Genealogy copies of birth records are available from the NYS DOH if the record is at least 75 years old and the person is known to be deceased. The fee is $22 for a one to three year search. Processing takes eight months or longer. Direct-line descendants can access records before the 75-year mark with proper proof of relationship and death.
Request Tonawanda Birth Records
You can get a Tonawanda birth certificate from the local town clerk, the Erie County offices, or the NYS Department of Health. Local clerks charge $10 per certified copy. The state charges $30 by mail or $45 online. Bring valid photo ID for any in-person request. Mail requests need a copy of your ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
When you request a birth certificate, include:
- Full name on the birth certificate
- Date and place of birth
- Mother's maiden name
- Your relationship to the person named
- A copy of your photo ID
Under Section 4174 of the Public Health Law, only eligible individuals with proper identification can receive certified copies. If no record is on file, you will get a No Record Certification and the fee is not refunded. For corrections to birth certificates, the NYS DOH has specific forms depending on the type of change needed. Call (855) 322-1022 for guidance.
Tonawanda Birth Certificate Details
The Tonawanda Town Clerk serves as the registrar of vital statistics. Birth records for births within the town are on file at the local level. Certified copies can be obtained in person with valid photo ID. Mail requests are accepted with a copy of your ID, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Tonawanda is part of Erie County in western New York. The Erie County Clerk also handles records for the area. For older birth records, the NYS Department of Health holds copies from 1881 onward. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library has genealogy resources including census records, newspapers, and local histories that can help with family research. The New York State Archives in Albany has birth indexes through 1937.
Erie County Birth Records
Tonawanda is in Erie County. All birth records for the area are filed locally and also available through the state. For more details on county-level resources, visit the Erie County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Tonawanda or in surrounding counties. Each has its own page with local birth record details.