Get a Copy of a Birth Certificate

Refer to this step by step process to order a birth certificate:

1. Gather the necessary identifying information (See list below)
2. Complete the application online, by telephone or by mail
3. 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.
4. 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.

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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