Obtaining Records
The City of Cohoes has birth, death and marriage records dating back to 1882. Death and marriage records must be on file for 50 years and the parties must be deceased. A birth record must have been on file for 75 years and the party must be deceased.
Marriage Records
For a marriage record include:
- Bride's name (maiden)
- Date of the Ceremony
- Groom's name
- Other pertinent information known
Death Records
For a death record include:
- Date of death
- Name of the deceased
- Name of spouse and/or parents
- Other pertinent information known
Birth Records
For a birth record include:
- Date of birth
- Name at birth
- Parents' names
- Other pertinent information known
The request must be put in writing and sent to
Cohoes City Clerk's Office
City Hall
97 Mohawk Street Cohoes, NY 12047
Please enclose your name, address and phone number.
Genealogical Search Fees
- 1 to 3 years - $22
- 4 to 10 years - $42
- 11 to 20 years - $62
- 21 to 30 years - $82
All fees are per search.