Registrar of Vital Statistics

The Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of Sleepy Hollow is
Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk.

The Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics is Carol Rebsch.

This Office is the repository for all births in the Village and/or at Phelps Hospital (701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY)  and death records of anyone who passed away in the Village of Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as North Tarrytown.

Each Birth Certificate or Death Certificate costs $10.00.   (This fee is set by NYS)

*The Registrar's Office is located on the 3rd Floor of Village Hall, and is opened Monday thru Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm.

If you would like to request a birth or death certificate by mail you must:

  1. Send in a notarized letter with your request, & with your contact information;
  2. Send in a copy of your government issued ID;
  3. Send in a self addressed and stamped envelope;
  4. For death certificates - Only immediate family may obtain a death certificate and you must show proof of relationship
  5. Send a money order or check for $10. made out to the Village of Sleepy Hollow (each certificate is $10). 
     

    Who is Eligible to Obtain a Vital Record:

    Birth Certificates:
    The person named on the birth certificate if age 18 or older.
    Parent(s) listed on the birth certificate.
    Legal guardian of a minor, but only with guardianship/custody papers, or
    Other person(s) who have a New York State court order.

     Death Certificates
    Surviving spouse listed on the death certificate.
    Child of the deceased with a copy of their own birth certificate.
    Full or Half Sibling of the deceased with a copy of their own birth certificate showing shared parent(s).
    Parent of the deceased with a copy of the decedent's birth certificate, or
    Other person(s) who have a:
    documented lawful right or claim
    or a New York State court order.

Funeral Directors Only:
Please call (914) 631-0800 during non-business hours, to obtain a burial permit, if necessary.  (4:30 pm to 8:30 am, weekends & holidays).

If you have any questions, please call or email the Village Clerk-Registrar or/and Deputy Registrar.  (914) 366-5110

Other Information:  https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/
 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Paula A. McCarthy, Registrar of Vital Statistics Registrar (914) 366-5106/5110
Carol E. Rebsch Deputy Registrar (914) 366-5110