Vital Records Application & Information

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Instructions to apply for a copy of a Birth Certificate in person or through the U.S. Postal Service. To apply, you MUST provide the following Proof of Identification:

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid DMV Driver's Permit
• Valid Non-Driver's ID
• Valid Passport
• Valid NY State Benefit Card w/ Photo

WHO MAY APPLY FOR A COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE 

1. Child listed on Birth Certificate
2. Parent listed on Birth Certificate
3. Legal Guardian (must provide proof of guardianship)

MAIL REQUESTS:

1. If applying for a copy of a Birth Certificate by mail, please include a phone number on your application. If a phone number is not included, it may delay your request.
2. Please mail your request(s) to:

                 Manchester Town Clerk 

            1272 County Road 7  

                     Clifton Springs, NY 14432

***NOTE: Birth certificates on file at the Manchester Town Clerk's Office are ONLY for HOME BIRTHS that took place within the Township of Manchester***  

Instructions to apply for a copy of a Death Certificate in person or through the U.S. Postal Service. To apply, you MUST provide the following Proof of Identification:  

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid DMV Driver's Permit
• Valid Non-Driver's ID
• Valid Passport
• Valid NY State Benefit Card w/ Photo

WHO MAY APPLY FOR A COPY OF DEATH CERTIFICATE 

1. Spouse
2. Siblings
3. Child of the deceased
4. Parent(s) of the deceased
5. Lawful Representative of the deceased

MAIL REQUESTS:

1. If applying for a copy of a Death Certificate by mail, please include a phone number on your application. If a phone number is not included, it may delay your request.
2. Please mail your request(s) to:

                Manchester Town Clerk            

                   1272 County Road 7                      

        Clifton Springs, NY 14432

***NOTE: Death Certificates on file at the Manchester Town Clerk's Office are ONLY for deaths that took place within the Township of Manchester***   

Instructions to apply for a copy of a Marriage Certificate in person or through the U.S. Postal Service. To apply, you MUST provide the following Proof of Identification:  

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid DMV Driver's Permit
• Valid Non-Driver's ID
• Valid Passport
• Valid NY State Benefit Card w/ Photo

WHO MAY APPLY FOR A COPY OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE 

1. Spouses listed on the Marriage License
2. Lawful Representative 

MAIL REQUESTS:

1. If applying for a copy of a Marriage Certificate by mail, please include a phone number on your application. If a phone number is not included, it may delay your request. 
2. Please mail your request(s) to:

               Manchester Town Clerk

          1272 County Road 7

                       Clifton Springs, NY 14432 

***NOTE: Marriage Certificates on file at the Manchester Town Clerk's Office are ONLY for marriage license applications that were originally issued with the Town of Manchester***