Birth Certificates By Mail
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:
- Complete, print and sign a request form. Please use blue or black ink. Electronic signatures are not accepted.
- Review the Form: Please be sure to complete the applicant and mailing address portions. Please list the child’s and their mother’s maiden name – not married name. If both parents’ names are known, please include both names. Incomplete applications may result in processing delays.
- Payment: Checks and money orders are payable to: Office of Vital Statistics. 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. If you pay by check, you must include your phone number on the check. If the check was written by someone other than the applicant, we require a copy of the check writer’s ID as well.
- Identification: Include a signed copy of your identification. If your ID has a signature or information on the front and back you must send a copy of both sides. Please make sure the copy is readable, large and clear. Examples of acceptable identification are:
- Photo driver license with signature
- Non-driver photo license with signature
- Passport with signature
- Military ID with signature
- Employer’s photo ID with signature
- Photo social services card with signature
- Mail the request to:
- Office of Vital Statistics
421 Montgomery Street
Civic Center – Suite 20
Syracuse, NY 13202
- Office of Vital Statistics
A certificate is only issued after a completed request form, proper identification, and payment are received.
Expedited Orders (Domestic Shipping Only)
- Priority Mail (USPS delivery 2-3 business days): Add $20.00
- Next Business Day (UPS delivery): Add $25.00
- All other orders are sent by USPS First-Class Mail. Certificates typically arrive within 1 – 2 weeks, but delivery may take up to 1 month.