Vital Records & Certificates in Fredonia, New YorkChautauqua County Clerk

Fredonia residents, including SUNY students and faculty, frequently require vital records for academic purposes, passport applications, graduate school admissions, financial aid processing, and employment verification. The village’s mix of permanent residents and university community creates steady demand for various certificate services throughout the academic year.

Fredonia residents obtain birth certificates through the Chautauqua County Clerk located at 1 N Erie Street, Unit 170, in Mayville, approximately 20 miles from the village center. Local births typically occur at UPMC Chautauqua or Brooks Memorial Hospital in nearby Dunkirk, with county records maintained in Mayville. The fee for certified birth certificates in Chautauqua County is $15 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies ordered at the same time. SUNY Fredonia students often need these documents for financial aid verification or graduate school applications.

Couples planning weddings in Fredonia, whether at the historic Fredonia Opera House or intimate ceremonies at Central Park, must obtain marriage licenses from the Chautauqua County Clerk in Mayville. New York State requires the license to be used within 60 days of issuance. The county fee is $40 for marriage licenses, with many couples choosing Fredonia’s scenic venues for their special day near SUNY campus.

Death certificates for Fredonia residents are processed through the Chautauqua County Clerk’s office in Mayville. These documents are essential for settling estates, particularly for the village’s older population and retired SUNY faculty. The county charges $15 per certified death certificate copy, with expedited service available when needed.

Divorce records for Fredonia residents are maintained at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s office where the divorce was granted. These certified copies are often required for remarriage, financial matters, or name changes. The county provides certified copies for $5 per page plus a search fee.

Visit the Chautauqua County Clerk at 1 N Erie Street, Unit 170, Mayville, NY 14757, open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. From Fredonia, the drive to Mayville takes about 25-30 minutes via Route 20 East. Free parking is available at the county building. The clerk’s office accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Mail-in requests are accepted with proper documentation, benefiting Fredonia residents who cannot travel to Mayville during business hours.

From Fredonia village center, take Route 20 East for approximately 20 miles to Mayville. The County Clerk office is located in the Chautauqua County building at 1 N Erie Street.