Vital Statistics
Certified copies of birth, death and marriage records are available through the City Clerk’s office. The City only maintains records for births and deaths that occurred within the City of Beacon. Marriage records are maintained by the municipality from which the marriage license was issued (this may, in some instances, differ from the municipality in which you were married).
Note, all records (regardless of municipality) are maintained by New York State. Certified copies of those records are available through the NYS Health Department.
Copies of all vital statistics may be obtained through The City of Beacon Self-Service module, including applications for marriage licenses. We accept payment by Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and electronic checks for all services. (Please note that credit card transactions include a $2.00 fee)
Upon completion of the application, photo ID and supporting documents must be sent to records@beaconny.gov. Your application will NOT be processed until we receive the required documentation.
Birth records: May be provided only to the individual named on the birth record, a parent named on the birth record, or someone with a court order, or power of attorney. All applicants must provide photo ID. If your name has changed from that listed on the birth record (due to marriage or any other reason) you must provide proof of such name change.
Marriage records: May be provided only to the parties named on the marriage license, or someone showing legal claim to the record. Legal claim would include power of attorney. Photo ID and documents showing such legal claim (if applicable) should be sent to records@beaconny.gov noting your order number if your order was placed online.
Death records: May be released to family members, with proof of relation provided, or the informant listed on the certificate. The records may also be provided to those with a legal claim. All required documentation should be sent to records@beaconny.gov noting your order number if your order was placed online.