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Ordering Birth Certificates By Mail

Payment may be made by check or money order. 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 form.

3.       Include a check or money order payable to the Office of Vital Statistics. A phone number must be included on the check.

4.       Include a signed copy of your identification. 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.       Mail the request to: Office of Vital Statistics, 421 Montgomery Street, Room 20 Basement Civic Center, Syracuse, NY  13202

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