WHERE ARE BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES STORED?
The Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, 101 S. Mercer St, New Castle, PA 16101 maintains all Birth and Death Records after 1906. Telephone 724-656-3100 or toll-free at 844-228-3516.
Birth and Death Records from 1893 through 1906 are maintained by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court in the County Archives, 150 Pleasant Acres Road, York, PA 17402. Telephone 717-840-7222, or e-mail: archives@old.yorkcountypa.gov
HOW CAN I GET A COPY OF A BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE?
For EXPEDITED ON-LINE ORDERING or additional information visit the Vital Records websites:
The Department of Health Division of Vital Records has a walk-in service for Birth and Death Records in the Commonwealth Health and Welfare Building, 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Office hours are 8 a.m. through 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, call 717-772-3480.
You may visit the Department of Health Website for additional information.