BIRTH CERTIFICATE APPLICATION - New York City 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the BIRTH CERTIFICATE APPLICATION in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'Last Name at Time of Death' field clearly. This is crucial for accurate record retrieval.
  3. Next, enter the 'First Name' and select the gender from the options provided. Ensure all information is filled out in English.
  4. Provide the 'Date of Death'. If you are unsure of the exact date, utilize the 'Begin Search' and 'End Search' fields to specify a range.
  5. Fill in the 'Place of Death' and select the appropriate borough from the list. This helps in locating records efficiently.
  6. Indicate how many copies you need and whether you require a letter of exemplification by checking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
  7. Complete your contact information at the bottom, ensuring clarity for any follow-up communication.
  8. Finally, sign and date your application. If submitting by mail, ensure it is notarized as required.

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Get a Copy of a Birth Certificate A drivers license or non-driver photo ID. Passport. U.S. military-issued photo ID. Or TWO of: Utility or telephone bills; Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months.
In general, you arent eligible to get copies for anyone else. You can order online, by mail, or in person. Online is the fastest way to get your order. Mail is the least expensive option, but it takes longer to receive your order.
Newborn birth certificates are usually mailed about three weeks after your child was born. The NYC Office of Vital Records is unable to provide information about your childs birth certificate before then. If you havent received the certificate within four weeks, call 311 to ask for the status.
There is a nonrefundable $40 application processing fee for most applications, and a $15 fee per certificate. Processing time: 12 weeks. Delivery by regular mail can take an additional two weeks. Add additional time for your application to be delivered to our office.
We are currently experiencing significant delays in order processing. ORDER TYPEFEES (per copy) Online/Phone orders $45 + vendor processing fee per transaction (not per copy) See vendor website for current processing fee Mail orders $30

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We recommend ordering online through VitalChek, which is the fastest way to receive your certificate. You may apply for a New York City birth certificate if: You were born in New York City. You are listed on the birth certificate (as parent or registrant/child)
Unless the record is of a deceased person, you can get it on the same day if you are ordering: Short form birth certificate. Long form birth certificate with Letter of Exemplification.
You can order a birth certificate online, by mail or in person. You cannot order by email. We recommend ordering online through VitalChek, which is the fastest way to receive your certificate.

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