How to order a new york birth certificate

What is a certified birth certificate?

A certified copy of a birth certificate is a legal document that people can use as identification proof. It is totally different from the certificate of live birth. A certified copy can be used to apply for the first drivers licenses, social security cards, passports, visas, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, death certificates, genealogy and many other crucial documents and services in the United States.

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To order a copy of your lost birth certificate, the vital statistics office will require the following information to fill the application:

• • Birth information of the person in record.
• • Information about the parents of the person in record.
• • Name and contact information of the person filing the application.

If there is no father on your birth certificate, you can check this article to see what it means.

How to order a birth certificate in New York?

Ordering a birth certificate replacement in New York is possible with Vital Records Online.

First, you need to fill out an easy application. Second, you will need to pay the state fee and the service fee. Third, you will need to send the application package to the New York Health Department, Finally, you will be receiving your birth certificate by mail. The entire process can be done without leaving home.

Where to get a birth certificate in New York?

You can get a certified copy of your birth certificate online or by visiting the birth certificate office where the person on record was born. Ordering your birth certificate online is the easiest way to order birth records.

You might be asking yourself, “Are there any vital records offices who can provide me with a birth certificate near me?” You will find the answer of that question in the first vital records office public database online.

Note: Due to the spread of the COVID-19, some vital record agencies are closed or they are only processing by mail or online applications. Check the current status here.

How much is a birth certificate?

Certified birth certificates are not free. If you need a copy of your birth certificate, the state will charge you $9 to $34 fee. Fees vary by states.You can check all states fees here.

How long does it take to get a birth certificate?

Each state has their own processing time. Usually you should expect to wait for your birth certificate copy between 3 business days to 16 business weeks. Check your state processing time here.

Documents required to order a birth certificate online

In order to complete the online application, the Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the state, but commonly people can use the drivers license or a state ID. Check the acceptable IDs of the state you need your vital record here.

If you have lost all your IDs, we prepare a quick guide to know what to do in those cases.

Who can request your birth records?

Certified copies of birth can be requested only by the person named in the birth certificate if they are 18 years or older. Also, parents and legal guardians or representatives can apply for them. Depending on the state, additional family members may be eligible to apply on behalf of the individual in need of the vital record. Check who can apply here.

You must be able to prove where you or the child was born if you want to change your name or your child’s name. In most cases, this is done with a certified copy of a birth certificate.

A certified copy is a copy from a state agency that shows that it is a correct copy of the original and can be used for legal purposes like applying for a passport or a name change. It may have a watermark, a raised seal, micro-printing, multi-colored background, printed with heat sensitive ink, or other security features to show that it is real.

Born in New York City

To change the name of someone born in New York City (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island) you can get a certified copy of the birth certificate by ordering it from the New York City Department of Health over the internet or in person at 125 Worth Street, New York, New York 10013.

Born in New York State but not in NYC

To change the name of someone born in New York State, but outside NYC) you will have to bring an original or certified copy of the birth certificate to Court. 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.

Not Born in New York State

To change the name of someone who was not born in New York State you can use any document that proves when and where the person was born. An official birth certificate should be on file in the place of birth. These records are filed permanently in a State vital statistics office or in a city, county, or other local office. To get a certified copy of the birth certificate, write or go to the vital statistics office in the state or area where you were born. The National Center for Health Statistics has a list of state agencies that keep vital records on their website.

Not Born in the United States

To change the name of someone born outside the United States, most, but not all, foreign countries have records of births and deaths. Most foreign countries will give certifications of births. You can contact the Embassy or the nearest Consulate in the U.S. from the country where you were born. Addresses and telephone numbers for these offices can be found online.

If you can’t get a certified copy of your birth certificate, the Judge may permit a copy of the birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, or other legal documents which show the date and place of your birth.

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