Onondaga County

Note: Only the individuals listed on the birth certificate (parents or child), the legal representatives of the parents or child, or legal guardians with court ordered custody are entitled to request and receive certified copies of a birth certificate.

To Order a Birth Certificate:

1. Complete, print and sign a request form. Electronic signatures are not accepted.
2. Review the Form: Please be sure to complete the applicant and mailing address portions. Please list the child’s name and the mother’s maiden name – not married name. Incomplete applications may result in processing delays.
3. Payment. Fax orders must be paid with credit card using the credit card authorization form. If the name on the credit card is different from the name of the individual ordering the certificate, a copy of the cardholder’s ID must be included. 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.
4. Identification: We require identification which shows your photo, signature, and mailing address. Please make sure the copy is readable, large and clear. Examples of acceptable identification include:
   • Photo driver license with signature
   • Non-driver photo ID with signature
   • Passport with signature
   • Military ID with signature
   • Employer’s photo ID with signature
   • Photo social services card with signature
5. If your ID does not show your current mailing address, we can accept two (2) of the following:
   • Utility or phone bill from the past 6 months, showing your name and current address
   • Mail from a government agency from the past 6 months, showing your name and current address
6. If you cannot provide any ID or utility bills showing your current address, or if you need us to mail your certificate to a third-party, please include the Notarized Permission to Release Vital Records form.
   • This policy does not apply to law firms or other agencies requesting the record for legal or other official purposes.
7. Send: Fax the request to: (315) 435-3614
   A certificate is only issued after a completed request form, proper identification, and payment are received.

Express Shipping

Priority Mail (USPS delivery 2-3 business days): Add $20.00

Next Business Day (UPS delivery): Add $25.00

All other orders are sent regular USPS Mail (7-10 business days to process after they are received).