Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate?

• 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.

Download the mail-in application to obtain a copy of a birth certificate

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:

• 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

Ready to Apply?

OR

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