For a copy of a divorce certificate, fill out the application form on this Web server or send a letter including the husband's first and last name, the wife's first and maiden name, the date of divorce, the place of divorce, the reason you need the record, and your relationship to the person whose record is requested. The fee is $15.00 per copy. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the New York State Department of Health. DO NOT SEND CASH.

Requests should be sent to:

The Vital Records Section of the New York Department of Health is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays. The phone number is 518-474-3077.