1. A person interested in obtaining a certified copy
of their birth certificate must first fill out a birth
certificate request information sheet*
and also sign an authorization
form* in front
of a notary public. If the birth certificate requested is that of a minor
(under 18 years of age), then the authorization form must be filled out by one
of the minor's parents or a guardian. *Note: You need Abobe Reader® to see
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2. The person requesting the certified copy must send us a copy of two (2) of their photo identification cards (such as driver’s license, passport, employment i.d., etc.) If a parent or guardian is requesting the form for a minor, then the parent or guardian sends us a copy of their photo identification.
3. A postal or bank money order in the amount of $15.00 for each certificate requested. (No personal checks accepted.) The money order must be made out to the "New York City Health Department."
4. A second postal or bank money order in the amount of $75.00 for the first certificate requested and $40.00 for each additional certificate requested. The money order must be made out to " José Luis Torres, Esq."
Once we receive the five (5) items:
a. birth certificate request information sheet*;
b. authorization form* properly signed and notarized;
c. copies of two (2) picture identification cards;
d. a postal or bank money order of $15.00 for each certificate requested made payable to the "New York City Health Department"; and
e. a postal or bank money order for our fee as shown in paragraph "4" above,
we will immediately apply for the certificates in person and send them to you via "priority mail." If you would like to receive the certificate by overnight delivery, please add $20.00, to the money order made payable to "José Luis Torres, Esq." and we will send the certificate via U.S. Express Mail for overnight delivery or Fedex.
If you have any questions, just contact us. We are here to help you.
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