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New York State Department of Health can provide copies of birth certificates for individuals born outside of New York City’s five boroughs.Average Time of Transaction Get a Copy of a Birth Certificate Share Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy? *For births in the five boroughs of New York City, contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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: Ready? Have with you: Applications must be submitted with either: Or applications may be submitted with TWO of the following: 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.
ApplyReady to Apply? APPLY NOW OR By Telephone: Call VitalChek Toll Free at 1-877-854-4481 By Mail: Send requests for regular handling to the following address: New York State Department of Health Request a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate For a birth occurring on or after January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office. For a birth occurring prior to January 1, 2003: You may request a certified copy of the birth certificate ONLY from the following:
Checklist for Obtaining a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate ☐ Make sure that you are eligible to obtain the birth certificate ☐ Complete the application ☐ Order your vital record online (additional fees may apply) through VitalChek, or ☐ Complete the State application and mail your order in to the State Vital Records office, or ☐ Complete the Town application and mail your order in to the town of occurrence ☐ Include your photo ID ☐ Provide documentation proving that you are entitled to obtain the birth certificate (only applicable if the requester is not the birth registrant or a parent listed on the birth certificate) ☐ Include the applicable fee Who Can Request a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate? Birth records are confidential records and are not open to the general public, except for those that are at least 100 years old. For birth certificates less than 100 years old, you can only obtain the birth certificate if:
If you are a representative from a federal or state agency requesting a certified copy of a birth certificate, you must comply with the following requirements:
What Needs to Be Included with Your Request? All requests for certified copies of birth certificates must be accompanied by:
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If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting. For example:
For persons with a legal name change
Applications and Forms Apostille Seal Contact Us How do I get a copy of my birth certificate WA?How do I get a birth certificate?. Submit an application with required pieces of information.. Provide valid government identification or alternate identification.. Provide documentation to prove your qualifying relationship.. Pay applicable fee(s). Fees start at $25 per certificate.. What do you need to get your birth certificate in Illinois?a completed Birth Certificate Request Form (be sure to include your phone number) a photocopy of your photo identification (click here for acceptable forms of ID) a check or money order payable to “Cook County Clerk” for $15 (additional copies of the same record cost $4 each)
How long does it take to get a new birth certificate UK?Certificates are sent 15 working days after you apply. If you need the certificate sooner, you can use the priority service for £35. It'll be sent the next working day if you order by 4pm. Extra copies are the same price.
Can I get my US birth certificate online?www.Vitalchek.com (0800-255-2414), which allows you to request birth, death and marriage certifications online, by phone, or by fax. www.usbirthcertificate.net can help you obtain or amend a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, in addition to obtaining a birth certificate.
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