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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of New York Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.
Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the New York Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Processing Times
Current processing time for New york is 10-12 weeks. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.
- Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
- Processing time is determined by the New York State Department of Health, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.
Questions about your order? Contact us at 1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) or orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com.
Identification Requirements for New York State
All applicants for New York State must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.
All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.
Valid and Current Photo Identification:
Submit a copy of 1 of the following:
- Driver's License
- State Issued Non-Driver Photo ID Card
- Passport
- U.S. Military Issued Photo ID
If you cannot provide any from the list:D
You must submit at least 2 forms of secondary IDs from the following list:
- Utility bill or telephone bill
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
Who Can Order a Birth Certificate in New York State?
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Self | Valid Photo Identification |
| Parent (must be named on record) | Valid Photo Identification |
| Court Order | Valid Photo Identification and Court Order/supporting documents |
Who Can Order a Death Certificate in New York State?
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Spouse | Valid Photo Identification |
| Parent | Valid Photo Identification |
| Child | Valid Photo Identification |
| Sibling | Valid Photo Identification |
| Legal Representative | Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents |
| Court Order | Valid Photo Identification and Court Order/supporting documents |
Processing Times
Current processing time for New York City, NY is approximately 12-14 weeks. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.
- Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
- Processing time is determined by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.
Questions about your order? Contact us at 1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) or orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com.
Identification Requirements for New York City
Manhattan, Kings, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island
All applicants for New York City must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required) and a notarized application. After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required) and a notarized application. Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) and notarized application are received along with payment.
All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.
Valid and Current Photo Identification:
Submit a copy of 1 of the following:
- Driver's License or non-driver's ID from any state or U.S. territory
- Public benefit card
- U.S. or foreign passport
- U.S. certificate of naturalization
- Military ID card
- Employee ID with photo, verifiable employer and recent pay stub
- MTA reduced-fare Metro Card
- Student ID and current transcript from accredited and verifiable institution
- Inmate photo ID with release papers
If you cannot provide any from the list:D
You must submit at least 2 forms of secondary IDs from the following list:
- Utility bill
- Letter from a government agency
Who Can Order a Birth Certificate in New York City?
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Self | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Parent | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
Who Can Order a Death Certificate in New York City?
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Spouse | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Domestic Partner | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Parent | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Child | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Sibling | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Grandparent | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Grandchild | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Informant listed in the certificate | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |
| Person in control of disposition | Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Application |