This is the link I thought I provided: http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml It will show where to obtain vital records for all years. If you don't want to waste your money on a "maybe," hire a genealogist who can view the microfilms, and compare parents' names, so you acquire the correct certificate. They will often charge a flat rate for this service. Even genealogists hire genealogists. Barb N of NYC > As Walter recently posted, > > http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/holdings.shtml > for retrieval of NYC vital records. > > It is true that records at DOH, are difficult, but not impossible to > acquire. > > Barb > N of NYC ************** Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)