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Ordering Birth Certificates By Fax:
Payment may be made by
credit card only (VISA or MasterCard). The fee is $30.00 for the first certified copy and $15.00 for each additional copy of the same certificate when  ordered at the same time. Express Mail (2 to 3 day delivery) is available for an additional $20.00.  FedEx Standard Overnight Delivery is available for an additional $25.00.  All other orders will be sent U.S. Mail.  Regular mail requests will take approximately 7-10 business days to be processed.

Persons eligible to get certified copies of Birth Certificates are those listed on the Birth Certificate (Mother, Father or Child).

1.       Print a Request for a Birth Certificate form.

2.       Complete and sign the request form.

3.       Print a credit card form. Complete and sign the form. Please specify VISA or MasterCard. The credit card holder name must match the applicant name and the faxed identification.

4.       A copy of your signed identification must be faxed with your request. Examples of acceptable identification are:

§          Photo Driver License

§          Non-Driver Photo License

§          Passport

§          Military ID with signature

§          Employer's Photo ID with signature

§          Photo Social Services Card with signature

5.       If the identification you are faxing is two-sided, both sides must be faxed.

6.       Fax copies of the completed request form, the credit card form and identification to (315) 435-3614.

 

Please note: A Birth Certificate will not be issued unless a completed request form, copy of your identification and payment information are provided. Please make sure the copy is readable. Enlarging image on copier may help legibility.