New York vital records · Birth Certificate
New York Birth Certificate
How to get a certified New York birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $30.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 20–24 weeks
- Processing time
- 6
- Offices issuing
- 6
- Counties
How to get a New York birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the New York office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 6 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DOH-4380) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $30.00 fee to New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records, New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602.
New York birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $30
- Additional copy
- $30
- Rush fee
- Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)
- Processing time
- 10-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- Only available through vital check
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Children
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person on Record
Required information
- Certificate Number
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Hospital of Birth
- Local Registration Number
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Non-Driver Photo ID
- Passport
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months
- Telephone Bill
- Utility Bill
Notarization: Notarized statement for third parties from authorized person
New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records (NYSDOH-BVR)
- Address
- 800 North Pearl Street, Menands, NY, 12204
- Mailing
- New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602
- Phone
- (855) 322-1022
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- NA* (see note in address)
Skip the trip. Order a New York birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in New York: county offices
6 offices in 6 New York counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $30.00.
- Chemung County 1
- Erie County 1
- Long Island City County 1
- Monroe County 1
- Onondaga County 1
- Tompkins County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Vital Records 103 Washington Street, Elmira · Vital Records Offices | Chemung | (607)737-2018 | $15.00 |
| Erie County Clerk 92 Franklin St, Buffalo · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Erie | (716) 858-8785 | $30.00* |
| Monroe County
Vital Records Office 740 East Henrietta Road, Rochester · Vital Records Offices | Monroe | (585) 753-5141 | $30.00 |
| Office of Vital Records 125 Worth Street, Manhattan · Vital Records Offices | New York | Call 311, or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) | $15.00 |
| The Office of Vital Statistics 421 Montgomery Street, Civic Center Suite 20, Syracuse · Vital Records Offices | Onondaga | (315) 435-3241 | $30.00 |
| Tompkins County Health Department 55 Brown Road, Ithaca · Health Departments | Tompkins | (607) 274-6642 | $30.00 |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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New York birth certificate FAQs
How much does a New York birth certificate cost?
A certified New York birth certificate costs $30.00 ($30), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $30. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $15.00 and $30.00.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in New York?
Standard processing is 10-12 weeks. Expedited service: Only available through vital check (Only available through Vitalchek online/phone orders ($15 per copy + processing fees)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in New York?
6 New York offices across 6 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a New York birth certificate?
New York issues certified copies to: Children, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Person on Record. Records become public after 75 years.
What ID do I need for a New York birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Non-Driver Photo ID, Passport, US Military ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Letter from Government Agency Dated Within Last 6 Months, Telephone Bill, Utility Bill.
Can I order a New York birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your New York birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL NY). Fees and processing times are set by New York and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.