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The Department of Records and Information Services is located in the Surrogate's Court Building at 31 Chambers Street in the Civic Center area of lower Manhattan. The building is located on the northwest corner of Centre and Chambers Streets. All visitors to 31 Chambers Street must present photo ID and pass through security magnetometers.

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Hours:
Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 9 AM to 1 PM

Travel Directions: 

Patrons are advised to take public transportation as there is virtually no on-street parking in the vicinity.
 
The Brooklyn Bridge station on the 4, 5, 6, and the J and Z subway lines are one block from 31 Chambers Street.
 
The City Hall Station on the N and R subway lines, and the Chambers Street Station on the A, C, E, 1, 2 and 3 subway lines all are within a short distance.


Holiday Closings 

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday.

Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day

Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King

Monday, February 18 – President’s Day

Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day

Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day

Monday, September 2 – Labor Day

Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day

Monday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day (Observed)

Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day