Find Birth Records in Union
Union Town birth records are maintained by the Town Clerk's Office which serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Union. 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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How to Get Union Birth Records
Union Town birth records are maintained by the Town Clerk's Office which serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Union.
The Clerk's Office handles records in this area. Clerk's Office is handicapped parking permit officer. Public Records Access Officer. Registrar of Vital Statistics. E-ZPass On-The-Go tags available ($25.00).
The Four County Library System 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.
Union Birth Records and Broome County
Union falls within Broome 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.
Genealogy Research for Union
The New York State Archives holds microfiche birth indexes that cover Union and Broome 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.
Getting Copies of Union Birth Records
You can get a Union birth certificate from the local town clerk, the Broome 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.
Union Birth Certificate Details
The Town of Union Clerk serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Birth certificates cost $10 per certified copy. Death and marriage certificates are also $10 each. The office is at 3111 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760. Call (607) 786-2900 option 8 for questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Walk-in service is available during business hours.
Union is part of Broome County in southern New York. The Broome County Local History and Genealogy Center at the public library has extensive resources for family research. Census records, city directories, and newspapers on microfilm are available. The Roberson Museum also maintains local history collections. For older birth records, the NYS Department of Health holds copies from 1881 onward for the entire state.
Broome County Birth Records
Union is in Broome 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 Broome County birth records page.