New York City (5 boroughs only) Records

The following requirements and product information are valid only for New York City. Read the requirements and then select an ordering method from one of the Product Information table.

New York City Birth Certificates ONLY

Requirements

The following requirements and reminders apply for births occcuring in New York City ONLY (5 boroughs): Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Kings, Bronx. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.

• Eligible requestors are self or parent, or demonstrate a legal right in order to obtain a copy of the record.
• Applicant must use own credit card.
• Orders will only be shipped to the correct billing address of the applicant's credit card.
• You must fax the requestor's official valid state-issued photo ID.
  The New York City records office will only process requests followed by a faxed copy of the requestor's government issued photo ID.
  Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure that it is clear and readable when faxed to Express Birth Records.


• The address on your I.D. must match the shipping/billing address on your order.
  THE NEW YORK CITY RECORDS OFFICE WILL ONLY SHIP THE CERTIFICATE TO THE CORRECT BILLING ADDRESS OF THE CREDIT CARD USED.


• If your driver's license is expired, please also provide an alternate form of ID (listed below)
  The address on your expired driver's license and alternate ID must still match the shipping/billing address



• Acceptable alternate IDs are (at least one must have an address that matches shipping/billing):
  • Front and back of US military ID w/photo, signature, and expiration date
  • State Department of Corrections ID card
  • Non-photo state-issued I.D. card
  • Valid passport
  • Green Card
  • Current vehicle registration/insurance
  • recent Pay check Stub or W2
  • 2 Utility Bills showing name and address (no cable or cell phone bill)
  
  
  • IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A COPY OF A VALID I.D., OR THE ALTERNATE I.D.'S
    YOU MAY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE AT 1-888-803-1118
  
  
  • A signature under the copied ID is also required. Unsigned applications will not be processed.

  Click Here to print the I.D. fax page, then click "back" on your browser to return to this page to continue the order.

  Ordering

  You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.

  To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 877-684-5852 .

  Product Information

  The following prices are charged by the state of New York City records for the actual certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.

  Certificate Types	More Information	First Copy	Additional Copies	Ordering Method
  Birth	Records are available from 1910 to the present.	$15.00	$15.00	Online FAX

  Shipping and Handling

  Shipping Method	Average Processing Time	Cost
  Regular Mail	15 - 30 Business Days	$8.30
  UPS	5 - 10 Business Days Signature Required on Delivery	$23.30