How do i get a copy of my birth certificate in new york

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.

Ordering your birth certificate online will take you a few minutes. Avoid having to go to the vital records office. You can simply provide your details on our online application.

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New York State Birth Certificate Application

A birth certificate is an essential vital record, which is generally filed after someone is born. The State of New York (NY) has birth records since 1881 for all births, except for births from New York City. Birth certificates are needed for several purposes, you will need an authorized copy in order to obtain a driver’s license, registering at university or getting married.

Completing the New York birth certificate online application should take a few minutes. If you need an authorized copy of your New York birth certificate you will need to provide some of the following details:

• Last name (as it would appear on the certificate)
• First name
• Sex
• Exact date of birth
• Name of hospital or address where you were born
• Why do you need the certificate
• Your mother’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage
• Your father’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage

Before applying for a birth certificate, it is also essential that you know that there is more than one type of certificate. You can apply for either an authorized copy or an informational copy.

The difference between the two is as follows:

• A certified or authorized copy of a birth certificate - it will have the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office. This authorized copy can be used for several purposes.
• An informational copy of a birth certificate - informational copies have the following words imprinted across the face of the copy: “Informational, not a valid document to establish identity”.

An authorized copy of the birth certificate will be required if you wish to apply for a U.S. passport, get married, or get a driver’s license. When registering a child in school, it is also necessary to provide an authorized copy of the certificate. If you need to prove your identity, you will need to apply for an authorized birth certificate.

The informational copy is generally used for informational purposes only. It has all of your essential details. Bear in mind, that anyone can order an informational copy of a birth certificate if they have all the necessary details. However, only eligible people can get an authorized copy.

As of May 3rd, 2023, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.

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How Do I Get My Birth Certificate Copy From New York State

Getting an authorized copy of your birth certificate is now a much easier process, as you are no longer required to go in person to a vital records office. If you live in a different state other than New York, but you were born in this state, applying for your birth certificate online will save you a lot of time and hassle.

If you were born in New York State, it is likely that the original copy of your birth certificate is at a vital records office. New York State has vital records offices, they are located in: Suffolk County, Nassau County, Westchester County, Erie County, and, Monroe County.

New York City and its five boroughs (Kings-Brooklin, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island) have vital records offices, as well as the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse.

If you need to get an authorized copy, you can do so by applying online and completing all mandatory sections on the application form.

Who Can Apply for a New York Birth Certificate?

The following people are able to apply for an authorized copy of a birth certificate from the state of New York:

• The certificate holder, a parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder.
• A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the certificate holder.
• A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
• A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record.
• An attorney representing the certificate holder or the certificate holder’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate.

If you need to get your driver’s license, apply for a passport, get married, register for school, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Remember that what differentiates this type of birth certificate copy is the official state registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored Seal of New York, the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office.

All those born in the state of New York that need to request a certified copy of their birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy of both sides of one of the forms of photo ID listed below along with a completed application form:

• State of N.Y. Driver’s License
• State of N.Y. ID Card
• Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory state-issued
• Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory
• U.S. Passport

Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:

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

New York Birth Certificate Cost

Anyone can apply for their New York State birth certificate at any time. When requesting a certified or an informational copy of a birth certificate, applicants must cover the cost of each copy they request. The fee for a certified copy of your birth certificate is $30 per copy.

If you require an extra copy or your New York State birth certificate, you may request them by paying the fee of $30 for each copy you need. Keep in mind the benefit of applying for a birth certificate online. You can obtain it without having to visit the vital records office not wait in long lines.

New York Birth Certificate Processing Times

To prevent any delays with the processing time of your New York State Birth Certificate make sure to fill in the application with accurate details. Remember that you must include a valid copy of an official photo ID such as your driver’s license, military ID, work ID, or passport.

The New York Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics will generally take between 10-12 weeks to process your application from the moment it has been received. You can always pay an additional fee for the rush service if you need your vital record urgently (rush service times are 2-4 weeks).

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Below you will find a complete list of all County Clerks and Health Department offices who can provide Birth Certificate copies in New York State. Note that County Recorder Offices may not be near you, although they can sometimes process the requests faster than the CDPH-VR.

New York Vital Records offices

• Buffalo - Erie County Birth Certificates

  85 River Rock Drive Suite 301
  Buffalo, NY 14207

• Monroe County Birth Certificates

  740 E Henrietta Rd,
  Rochester, NY 14623

• Nassau County Birth Certificates

  240 Old Country Rd,
  Mineola, NY 11501

• New York City Birth Certificates

  NYC Office of Vital Records
  125 Worth Street, CN4, Rm. 133
  New York, NY 10013

• Suffolk County Birth Certificates

  310 Center Dr S,
  Riverhead, NY 11901

• Westchester County Birth Certificates

  110 Dr.Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,
  White Plains, NY 10601

FAQs about New York Birth Certificates

• How can I get my birth certificate from New York?

  You can get a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by the New York vital records agency without having to wait in line.

  To apply online you will need to:

  1. Fill out the birth certificate application form. Our experts will revise it to make sure it is mistake-free so that your document is issued on the first try
  2. Print, sign and pack your application form with a photocopy of both sides of a government-issued photo ID (see list of valid IDs above) and post it to the vital records office with the appropriate fees
  3. Receive your official NY birth certificate at home

• How long does it take to get a birth certificate in NY?

  A certified copy of a birth certificate ordered in the state of New York has a turnaround time of 10-12 weeks.

  Rush service is particularly helpful for citizens who need their NY birth certificate issued in 2-4 weeks instead. The shorter processing time for a government-issued birth certificate is available for an additional fee.

  Here's how to avoid delays and rejected applications, and have a birth certificate issued on the first try:

  • Let our experts review your form before you submit it
  • Follow our personalized instructions

• How much does a New York birth certificate cost?

  Obtaining a certified copy of a New York birth certificate requires paying the state fees.

  Additional fees are applicable whenever rush service is required to shorten the birth certificate turnaround time.

  It is advisable to order more than one copy of an NY birth certificate to keep on file or for future use.

  Each legally-valid copy of a birth certificate issued in New York carries a cost of $30.

• What documents do I need to get my birth certificate in NY?

  To order a certified copy of a birth certificate issued in New York without having to wait in line at a vital records office, you will need the following requirements:

  • A filled-out New York birth certificate application form (available by clicking the button above)
  • A government-issued photo ID, or other proof of identity (see detailed list of acceptable identification documents above), photocopied on both sides
  • The appropriate birth certificate fees paid at the moment of submitting your NY birth certificate order

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Our team of experts are trained in all states and will review each application to make sure there is no information missing and that everything is correct. This way you will avoid delays and get exactly what you are looking for when you order your birth certificate online.

Some states require that you provide a copy of your photo ID card to order a certified copy of your birth certificate. Our complete application package provides all the information on which documents you need to provide and how to go about it.

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