New York State Vital Records
NYS Department of Health
Order a certified copy of a birth certificate for births outside New York City. Mail form DOH-4380 with $30 per copy and ID, or order online through the state's vendor for $45 plus a processing fee. Births in the five NYC boroughs are handled by the NYC Department of Health instead.
Who it's for
The person named on the certificate, a parent named on it, or others with a NYS court order
How to get in
Mail form DOH-4380 with payment and ID copies, or order online
What to bring
One valid photo ID (driver license, non-driver ID, passport, military ID) or two documents showing name and address dated within six months
Services
ID & documents