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Birth Certificate Request - for the City of Buffalo Only

Birth records start at 1878 to current and are available at the Buffalo City Clerk's Office located on the 13th floor of City Hall in room 1302. All Birth Certificates issued are certified with an official raised seal. You must show proper identification as indicated under "Identification Requirements". For Requesting Genealogical Records, Click Here. Service Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00pm

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Birth Certificate Request - for the City of Buffalo Only
Can you get birth certificate same day New York?
How do I replace my birth certificate in NY?
How do I get a certified copy of my birth certificate from New York?
How much does it cost to replace a birth certificate in NY?

REQUESTING A RECORD IN PERSON: You must provide government issued photo ID. The fee is $10 per certificate payable by money order, MasterCard®, Visa® or cash.

Note: Wallet-sized photo birth certificates are available (only in person) for $25. The same criteria applies if you were obtaining a hardcopy birth certificate.

REQUESTING A RECORD VIA INTERNET: For your convenience you may process online requests through vitalchek.com. VitalChek charges a small additional fee. PLEASE NOTE: Genealogical Records &/or Dual Citizenship Records may NOT be ordered from vitalchek.com.
REQUESTING A RECORD VIA MAIL: Orders are processed within 7-10 days from receipt of mail request. The following information must be included:

Enclose a written request with the following information: name on birth certificate, date of birth, hospital, father's name, mother's maiden name, contact phone number
Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope
Money order payable to the City Clerk ($10 per certificate)
Copy of valid government issued photo ID
Proof of address if your address on your ID is not current and send to:

Vital Records
1302 City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo NY 14202

** If no record is on file, a NO RECORD CERTIFICATION will be issued and the fee will NOT be refunded.

We do not send records to third parties or PO Boxes.

Birth certificates are NOT subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and are NOT open to public inspection.

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 (requesting parent's name must be listed on the birth certificate)
Only by order of a New York State Court or a Government agency for a legal or proper purpose may a spouse, child or other persons obtain a copy of a birth certificate.
If you have custody of a minor under the age of 18, you will need custody papers that are no older than 6 months otherwise you must obtain an updated copy from the court.
NYS Court Order

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - application must be submitted with copies of EITHER A or B:

A. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo ID:

Driver’s license with photo
Non-driver photo ID card
Passport
Nexus Pass
Pistol Permit
Other government issued photo ID
OR

B. Five (5) of the following showing the applicant's name and address:

A utility bill (gas, electric, phone, cable)

Current Paycheck stubs

Social Services card

Social Security card

Health Insurance card

Mortgage/Rental lease statement

Important Notes: Failure to include necessary identification will result in rejection of your application.

A copy of Passport is required if request is made from a foreign country that requires a U.S. Passport for travel.

General Birth Inquiries:		(716) 851-5432
Newborn Birth Certificates Questions:
Mail-In Request Questions: Genealogy Questions:
Vitalchek Request Questions:		(716) 851-9639

Questions? Contact Us Here

Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in New York

The Old-Fashioned Way:

Learning how to obtain certified copies of New York birth certificates isn't difficult, but

there are a few things you need to know. There are two ordering procedures: one for documents relating to persons born in New York City, and one for persons born elsewhere in the state.

1. For birth certificates in New York City (Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island):Print out the online application (PDF) provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fill it out and have it notarized.

You must also send a photocopy of one of the following documents:

Driver’s license or non-driver’s ID from any U.S. state or territory
U.S. or foreign passport
U.S. certificate of naturalization
Military ID card
Public benefit card
Employee ID w/ photo, verifiable employer, & recent paystub
Student ID and current transcript from accredited, verifiable institution
Inmate photo ID w/ release papers
MTA reduced-fare Metro Card

The document must be unexpired and bear your photo as well as your signature

. If you do not have any of the above documents, you can send along proof of address (either a utility bill or a letter from a government agency).

Please mail the above documents, a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE), and $15 (check or money order only, payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) to this address:

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of Vital Records
125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133
New York, NY 10013-4090

A certified "Not Found Statement" will be sent to you if no birth certificate can be found.

2. For New York state birth certificates outside NYC:To order a non-NYC New York birth certificate (i.e., outside the five boroughs of New York City), you must be either (A) the person named on the document or (B) a parent listed on the document. Anyone else must have permission from a New York State Court.

First, download the application form (PDF).

Requesters must send along (A) a copy of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport or (B) a copy, with requester’s current name and address, of a utility or telephone bill

and

a letter from a government agency dated within the previous six months.

Please mail the application, identifying documents, and $30 (check or money order only, payable to the New York State Department of Health) to this address:

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Section / Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

A “No Record Certification” will be sent if no birth certificate can be found. Fees will not be refunded. Priority handling is available for an additional fee; see the application for more details.

The New Way:
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New York requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport.

New York will ship the certificate only to the address listed on the ID. If shipping to that address is not an option, please let us know! Instructions are below:

*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form. Please do not send documents to this email.*

**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**

Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government-issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. We will respond to let you know we got it. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!

Email:
Or text to (415) 633-6473

Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government-issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to 415.549.8691. This method tends to be less effective than emailing.

Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copy of your government-issued ID with a signature AND date to us. (Please note that this copy will not be returned to you)

FastBirthCertificates.com
3001 Bridgeway, Suite 401
Sausalito, CA 94965
As soon as we receive this documentation we will respond to let you know!

New York Government Standard Processing

New York City: State/Government Fee = $25.00
New York State (outside of NYC): State/Government Fee = $53.00

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New York State (outside NYC)
- Immediate Processing Option
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- Expedited Processing Option
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- Standard Processing Option
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Can you get birth certificate same day New York?

Complete the Application for a Copy of an Acknowledgment of Parentage (PDF) form and submit your request by mail or in person. If you schedule an appointment and make your request in person, you may be able to walk away with a certified copy of the acknowledgement of parentage that same day.

How do I replace my birth certificate in NY?

You can order a birth certificate for yourself or your child online. If you need a birth certificate for any other person, you must request it by mail or in person at the Office of Vital Records. Order a birth certificate for yourself or your child online through VitalChek.

How do I get a certified copy of my birth certificate from New York?

You can get a certified copy of the birth certificate over the internet, by phone or by mail from the New York State Department of Health Vital Records section. If no birth certificate exists, bring a certificate from the Commissioner of the local Board of Health saying that no birth certificate is available.