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Ordering Birth Certificates Online
Access to a fax machine is required to order online. Payment may be made by credit card only (VISA or Master Card). 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.       Complete online form Request for a Birth Certificate. (Secure Server) Incomplete applications may cause a delay in processing.

2.       The credit card holder name must match the applicant name on the Birth Certificate Request Form and the name on the faxed identification.

3.       A copy of your signed identification must be faxed.  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

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

5.       Fax copies of identification to (315) 435-3614 using the fax cover sheet provided with your order acceptance.

 

Please note: A Birth Certificate will not be issued until a copy of your identification is received. Please make sure the copy is readable.  Enlarging image on copier may help legibility. Please sign below image before faxing it.