Overview
Overview
Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy?
- The person named on the birth certificate
- A parent of the person named on the birth certificate whose name appears on the birth certificate
- A spouse, child or other person who has an order from a New York State Court to obtain a copy of a birth certificate
*For births in the five boroughs of New York City, contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Guidance
Guidance
Download the mail-in application to obtain a copy of a birth certificate.
How To
How To
Refer to this step by step process to order a birth certificate:
- Gather the necessary identifying information (See list below)
- Complete the application online, by telephone or by mail
- Pay the required fees with credit card (internet only), check drawn from a U.S. bank or with a money order - DO NOT send cash.
- Submit the application
Ready? Have with you:
Applications must be submitted with either:
- A driver’s license
- A state-issued non-driver photo ID card
- Passport
- U.S. military-issued photo ID
Or applications may be submitted with TWO of the following:
- Utility or telephone bills
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
What if I’m making a request from a foreign country?
If the country you are in requires a U.S. Passport for travel, you must also provide a copy of your passport with your application along with the other identification documents.
Still have questions?
Visit the NYS Department of Health website for more detailed information.
Fees
Fees
ORDER TYPE | FEES (per copy) |
Online or Phone Orders | $45 + $8 vendor processing fee per transaction (not per copy) |
Mail Orders | $30 |
Apply
Apply
Ready to Apply?
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By Telephone:
Call VitalChek Toll Free at 1-877-854-4481
The Service is Available in English and Spanish
Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
By Mail:
Send requests for regular handling to the following address:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602
Contact
Contact
Call us Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Contact us by phone:
Contact us by mail:
Bureau of Vital Records
PO Box 2602
Albany, New York 12220-2602