Information Request

Freedom of Information Law

Under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), public access to government records, except for those deemed as exempt from disclosure, is guaranteed. For any member of the public seeking access to records belonging to the City of Glens Falls, a FOIL request form (PDF) may be completed at the City Clerk's Office or completed and returned.

Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage) Request

The vital records in the State of New York are confidential and cannot be opened for public inspection. The Glens Falls City Clerk's Office provides birth, death, and marriage records for those events that occur in the City of Glens Falls only. Our records date back to the year 1888.

Request by Mail

If mailing in a request to the City Clerk's Office, please complete the vital records request form (PDF) and make a photocopy of proper identification to accompany your request. All certified copies are $10 each. Please make check or money order payable to:
Glens Falls City Clerk
42 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Contact Information

If you are not finding the form you are looking for, please call the City Clerk's Office at (518) 761-3800, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.