VitalChek - Official New York City Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for New York City

 

Order official New York City birth certificate copies online today - quickly and securely.

Official New York City birth certificate copies can be ordered online quickly and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, an approved government-authorized service for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, fax, or phone ordering capabilities for official New York City birth certificate copies from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies across the nation for over twenty years. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities from the second you place your order to the moment your birth certificate is in your hands, either by checking your order status online or contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official New York City birth certificate copies.

As one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, official New York City birth certificate copies are only issued by an official government agency, such as the New York City Department of Health, Office of Vital Records (New York City Vital Records).

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 Trust America’s leading source 

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data. As America’s #1 resource for online ordering of official government-issued vital records, such as official New York City birth certificate copies, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order certified New York City birth certificate copies from New York City Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official birth certificate issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official New York City birth certificate order. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by New York City Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should the delivery be damaged or lost in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

You may order copies of New York City birth certificates for yourself or for a child, as long as your name appears on certificate*. Your name must also appear on the credit or debit card that is being used for payment. *If your name does not appear on the New York City birth certificates being ordered, you must order in person or by mail. For directions or instructions, please click on the New York City Dept. of Health below. Where Can The Document Be Shipped? New York City Vital Records will only ship copies of New York City birth certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official New York City birth certificate 

An official New York City birth certificate copy is generally required documentation for a driver’s license or passport application. Other valid purposes for a birth certificate include:

Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Obtaining a Marriage License
Enlistment in Military
Insurance, Employment, Social Security Benefits or Court Proceedings
School Enrollment or Youth Sports registration
 
 Other official vital records from New York City 

In addition to certified birth certificate copies, New York City Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Records for events that occurred within New York City. You may order copies of New York City Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.