You can obtain a certified copy of the death certificate of a parent, spouse, child, or sibling, in person, or request it through the mail.  If you are not one of the above relations, please call our office for clarification on what documents you will need.

NYS says a death certificate can be issued to the following:

1. To the spouse, parent, sibling or child of the deceased.
2. To a lawful representative of the spouse, parent, sibling or child of the deceased.
3. To a person with a new York State Court order.
4. To a person requiring the record for a documented legal right or claim.
5. To a person requiring a record for a documented medical need.
6. To a municipal, state or federal agency when needed for official purposes.

There is a charge of $10.00 per certified death certificate.

In Person:

  • You will need to schedule an appointment once you are ready to come in.
  • Please print and fill out the necessary application. CLICK HERE If you do not have access to a printer, there are copies available at our counter.
  • Photo ID is required. Driver’s license or passport is fine.
  • The cost is $10.00 per copy, we accept
      • cash (in person only)
      • check (made out to Cortlandt Town Clerk)
      • money order (made out to Cortlandt Town Clerk)
      • credit card (there is a $1.75 surcharge fee for the CC)

Via Mail:

  • Please print and fill out the necessary application. CLICK HERE
  • Make a copy of your current driver’s license/ state identification card/Passport and sign the page – have your signature notarized by a Licensed Notary Public.
  • The cost is $10.00 per copy, we accept
      • check (NYS CHECKS ONLY - made out to Cortlandt Town Clerk)
      • money order (made out to Cortlandt Town Clerk)
      • credit card (there is a $1.75 surcharge fee for the CC – please include a note with your phone number, and we will call to take payment at the time your request is processed)
  • Please mail to:
    • Office of the Town Clerk

1 Heady Street

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

  • For expedited processing, please include a prepaid return envelope with the shipping speed and company of your choice.