Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Birth and Death Certificates Processing time: Two weeks (delivery by regular mail can take an additional two weeks). Allow an additional two weeks for long form birth certificates, birth certificates from 1910 to 1919, death certificates from 1949 to 1970, or for any other record that requires searching.
If you need a Letter of Exemplification to get an Apostille, you should order a long form birth certificate. When you place your order for the birth certificate, make sure you clearly explain the reason for your request, and the Department of Health will determine if a Letter of Exemplification is also needed.
Unless the record is of a deceased person, you can get it on the same day if you are ordering: Short form birth certificate. Long form birth certificate with Letter of Exemplification.
To order or correct a marriage certificate, visit the Office of the City Clerk. You can order a birth certificate online, by mail or in person. You cannot order by email. We recommend ordering online through VitalChek, which is the fastest way to receive your certificate.