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. 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.
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