NYS Vital Records
Contact the NYS Vital Records to obtain a birth certificate from someone born in New York State. Or, download a copy of the application from:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/applications/wdh296b.pdf
Identification Requirements:
These may change. Check a current application. For example, an application
might be submitted with copies of either A or B
A. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
- Driver license
- Non-driver license
- Passport
- Employment ID
B. Two (2) of the following showing the applicant’s name and address:
- Utility or telephone bills
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last six (6) months
Fees:
The fee is $30.00 per birth certificate copy. Payment of mail order
copies may be made by check or money order payable to the New York
State Department of Health. Do not send cash.
How do I place an order for a birth certificate copy?
Regular handling is given to requests sent to the Vital Records Section by first class, registered mail, certified mail or two-day prioritymail. Requests submitted in this manner will be processed within twelve (12) to fourteen (14) weeks from the day they are received.
Other name(s)
Vital Records, New York State
Address
Certification Unit
Vital Records Section
New York State Department of Health
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602
Website
http://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/birth.htm
Fees
$30.00 per birth certificate