Use this form only to request an NYC birth certificate. The NYC Health Department issues birth certificates for all people who are born in New York City (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island).Birth Certificates can be ordered online. Overview: Vital Records has birth records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications. Items you must bring with your application. I was just wondering if they're allowed to only accept certain forms of identification. See reverse side of this form for information concerning employment of minors. See reverse side of this form for information concerning employment of minors. The office may provide you with available public resources throughout New York City.