Vital Records

The Town of Marlborough houses birth, marriage, and death records dating back to 1847. Birth and death records are only on file for those who were born or who died in Marlborough. Marriage records are on file if the couple obtained their license in Marlborough (not the Town they were married in).

The Town Clerk is the Local Registrar and can be reached at 845-795-5100 Ext. 4

*NO VITAL RECORD INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE FOR ANY REASON*

Birth Certificates

Certified birth transcripts are only available to the individual or parent of the individual who was physically born in the Town of Marlborough. Certified copies can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office for $10.00 each. Please fill out an Application for Birth Record and call the Town Clerk for additional instructions.

Death Certificates

Certified death transcripts are only available to the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the individual who passed away in the Town of Marlborough. Certified copies can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office for $10.00 each. Please fill out an Application for Death Record and call the Town Clerk for additional instructions.

Marriage Certificates

Certified marriage certificates are only available to either spouse named on the marriage record. Certified copies can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office for $10.00 each. Please fill out an Application for Marriage Record and call the Town Clerk for additional instructions.

Genealogy Records

Vital records registration started in New York State outside of New York City in 1881. Generally, the New York State Department of Health provides uncertified copies of vital records for genealogy research purposes, however, the Town of Marlborough may have them on file if the person was born, pronounced deceased or obtained their marriage license in Marlborough and meet the following criteria:

Birth certificates - if on file for at least 75 years and the person whose name is on the birth certificate is known to be deceased.
Death certificates - if on file for at least 50 years.
Marriage certificates - if on file for at least 50 years and both spouses are known to be deceased.

Fees vary and can be found on the Application for Genealogical Services which must be filled out to request records. Please call the Town Clerk for additional instructions.

Vital Record Requests for Dual Citizenship

The Town of Marlborough follows the New York State Department of Health Guidelines for record requests for dual citizenship. Applicants may use the above forms for requests. Please call the Town Clerk's Office for additional information.