VitalChek - Official New York Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of New York

  

Order your certified New York birth certificates online - easily and securely.

Order your certified New York birth certificates online easily and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service and secure ordering system for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies across the nation. Ordering your birth certificates online through VitalChek is convenient and fast, with online, phone, or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

For more than twenty years, VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies nationwide. 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. From the second you place your order to the moment your certified New York birth certificates are in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities including online order status and a 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 certified New York birth certificates.

Vital Records, including certified New York birth certificates, are only issued by an official government agency, such as the New York State Division of Vital Records (New York Vital Records), and are one of the key documents providing proof of major life events, including births, deaths, marriages or divorces.

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 Trust America’s leading source 

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

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

VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering your certified New York birth certificates as added protection. Either of these express delivery services provide the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by New York Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, and provides insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.
 
 Who can order? 

You may order copies of New York birth certificates for yourself or for a child, as long as your name appears on the 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 birth certificates being ordered, upon completion of your order, please fax a copy of your government issued photo I.D. and proof entitlement to (877)854-4607. See below of acceptable forms of documentation:

  • Power of Attorney (less than 1 year old)
  • Custody Papers (less than 1 year old)
  • Guardianship Papers (less than 1 year old)
  • Official letter from attorney, on letterhead, providing an explanation as to why the document is pertinent to their needs, along with a copy of the attorney's bar card. You will also need to include a notarized statement of release from the client (certificate holder).
  • Government offices (Social Security Admin., Dept. of Human Services, etc.) must submit request in writing directly to New York State Vital Records.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?New York State Vital Records will only ship copies of New York birth certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. P.O. Boxes: Please note that New York Vital Records will not ship copies of New York birth certificates to a P.O. Box. If you do not have a physical address, you will need to submit a written request directly to New York State Vital Records, along with a check or money order. International Shipments: If you are requesting to have your order shipped to an international address outside the U.S., Canada, Mexico or American Territory), you will need to submit the following documentation: 1) a copy of your valid passport and 2) a copy of your valid government issued photo ID or two (2) utility bills in your name. The utility bills cannot be more than six (6) months old. Please fax the necessary documentation to (877)854-4607.

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 birth certificates 

Certified New York birth certificates are generally required documentation when applying for a passport or driver’s license. Other valid purposes for birth certificates include:

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

New York Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of New York, in addition to official birth certificates. You may order copies of New York Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.