Use this form only to request an NYC birth certificate. Birth Certificates can be ordered online.Overview: Vital Records has birth records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. Instructions. • Complete a separate application for each record requested. • Use this application to mail your request. Creative Foods Online Application Form. Spouse or birth certificate for child. -Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Need help downloading or filling forms? Please check our Help page for solutions to common issues. Alert!