How to Receive a Certified Copy of My New York Birth Certificate
Two agencies supply certified copies of birth certificates to those born in the state of New York. Those born in New York City can obtain their birth record from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Those born outside of New York City can receive their birth certificate from the New York State Department of Health. Only the person named on the document, or their parent, is eligible to receive an official birth certificate.
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For Those Born in New York City
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Use a credit card, debit card or electronic check to order a certified copy of a New York City birth certificate. Orders placed online with be processed by the Vital Records Department within 24 hours. The cost is $15 for the birth certificate and $8.30 for service and mailing. Online orders can be placed at the website for the Office of Vital Records of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Apply in person at the Office of Vital Records location in Manhattan. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring photo identification, address verification and a completed application (available from the website for the Office of Vital Records of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.). Payment can be made using a credit or debit card, check or money order.
Office of Vital Records
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133
New York, N.Y. 10013-4090
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Mail a completed application, copy of identification and address verification and appropriate payment to the Office of Vital Records for non-express birth certificate orders. Payment is $15 and can be made with check or money order made payable to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
Office of Vital Records
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street, CN 4, Room 133
New York, NY 10013-4090
For Those Born Outside of New York City
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Order a copy of a New York State Birth Certificate online using a credit or debit card through VitalChek Network. In addition to the $45 charge for the birth certificate, which includes a priority processing fee, VitalChek charges a fee of $7.25 per transaction for its services.
VitalChek Network
Vitalchek.com
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Order by telephone by calling VitalChek Network and using the same payment instructions as used during online ordering.
VitalChek Network
1-877-854-4481
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Mail a completed application to the New York State Department of Health with a $30 payment. Payments are accepted by check or money order made payable to New York State Department of Health. A $15 priority handling fee should be added for priority handling.
For priority handling, send applications to:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Section
Certification Unit
800 N. Pearl St.
Menands, NY 12204
For orders with regular handling or to receive a printed application, contact:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Section
Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602
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Tips & Warnings
To avoid waiting in line and for quicker processing, it is recommended that you file your request for a certified birth certificate copy online. Most online orders can be processed within 10 days.
Remember when mailing your request that processing may take up to 30 days for requests in New York City and six to eight weeks for requests from the New York State Department of Health.
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