Requires a certified copy or certified transcript of a birth record, death record, certificate of marriage, or certificate of dissolution of marriage to be issued to the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a deceased person upon request; removes requirement for such individuals to obtain a court order for issuance of such records.
Requires a certified copy or certified transcript of a birth record, death record, certificate of marriage, or certificate of dissolution of marriage to be issued to the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a deceased person upon request; removes requirement for such individuals to obtain a court order for issuance of such records.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue copies and transcripts of death certificates, which do not include the cause of death or medical certifications, for genealogical and research purposes.
Enacts the "New York gift certificate scam prevention act" to require certain packaging security and record-keeping requirements for gift certificates by sellers of gift certificates.
Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.
Relates to procedures for appointment and reappointment of notaries public, certificates of official character, and certification of electronic notarial records.