Birth and Death Certificates

General Information


Birth Certificates:

A certified copy of a birth certificate may be obtained through the mail or in person within 5 business days from receipt of payment:

  • Send $10.00 (money order or certified check only) for each certified copy along with a copy of required identification and application. The birth certificate will be mailed upon receipt of payment and required identification.
  • The birth certificate may also be applied for in person at Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Have required identification and $10.00 (cash, money order or certified check) for each certified copy. . 

Identification Required for the Issuance of Birth Certificates

Types of acceptable identification (only one necessary):

  1. Driver's License
  2. Non-driver's License
  3. Passport
  4. Naturalization Papers
  5. Military ID
  6. Employer's Photo ID

Death Certificates:

A certified copy of a death certificate may be obtained through the mail or in person within 5 business days from receipt of payment.

  • Send $10.00 (money order or certified check only) for each certified copy along with a copy of required identification and application. The death certificate will be mailed upon receipt of payment and required identification.
  • The death certificate may also be obtained by appearing in person at Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre, N.Y., 11570 Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm.  Have required identification and $10.00 (cash, money order or certified check) for each certified copy.

Identification Required for the Issuance of Death Certificates

Proof of relationship is required in obtaining death certificate, i.e.:

  1. Drivers's License (spouse)
  2. Birth Certificate (showing parents names - for child)
  3. Court Order
  4. Copy of Social Security Request