Department page for the Registrar of Vital Statistics. BIRTH & DEATH RECORDS
Contacts
Georgine Scott – Registrar
P.O. Box 5168
Civic Center – Park Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-7480 Ext. 1
Fax: 315-265-3149
Email: gscott@villageofpotsdamny.gov
Johanna Kastner – Deputy Registrar
Documents
Birth Certificate Application The fee to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate is $10.00 per copy.
Death Certificate Application The fee to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate is $10.00 per copy.
To order a Birth of Death Certificate online, please click here for VitalChek.
The Village of Potsdam accepts cash, check, money orders, debit and credit cards. PLEASE NOTE: there is an additional 4.5% fee incurred when using a debit or credit card. Debit and credit cards can only be used in person
- Please note: If the above links are not working, try using a different internet browser.
- The Village does not issue Marriage licenses/certificates. Please contact the Town of Potsdam Offices for your records, 315-265-3430/.
Where can I get a birth certificate?
You can get a copy of your birth certificate in-person at our office, or by mailing us an application. Please note you can only get your birth certificate from us if you were born in the Village of Potsdam. If you were born somewhere else, you must contact the municipality where you were born to obtain a birth certificate.
Who can get a birth certificate?
You can get a copy of your own birth certificate, or a copy of your son or daughter’s birth certificate.
What do I need to bring with me to get a birth certificate in-person?
You can pick up a copy of your birth certificate in-person between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in our offices. You will need a valid photo ID. See document “Birth Record Application” – this document needs to accompany your request.
Is there a cost for a birth certificate?
Yes, the cost is $10/copy and the Village of Potsdam accepts cash, checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. PLEASE NOTE: there is a 4.5% processing fee incurred when using a debit or credit card. Debit and credit cards may only be used in person.
How do I get a copy of a birth certificate by mail?
Download the document “Birth Record Application” and fill out in its entirety. Send the form along with a copy of your photo ID, and $10 per birth certificate to: Registrar of the Village of Potsdam, P. O. Box 5168, Potsdam, NY 13676.
Who can I call with questions?
You may contact The Registrar’s Office at 315-265-7480, ext. 1