You can request a birth certificate correction in person. An appointment is required. Schedule an appointment. If you are unable to schedule an appointment and have an emergency request related to travel, health care coverage, government services, military, housing, or employment, email correctionsunit2@health.nyc.
Requests for corrections may be filed with the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry using the REG-15 (Application to Amend a Vital Record) or the Local Registrar in the municipality where the event occurred, or in the case of marriage or civil union license, in the municipality where the license was issued.
Q: How long does it take to change a birth record by the State after it has been registered? A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record.
Name-change proceedings to alter your birth certificate name are generally relatively simple. Each state has its own procedures and forms, so be sure to research your state's particular requirements.
A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record. It is especially IMPORTANT to be sure all information given to Hospital Staff at the time of birth is accurate due to the time involved to process the correction at the State level.
All certified copies of your amended birth certificate will have your previous name, struck out or crossed out, with your new legal name printed next to, or above your previous legal name.
At the Local Registrar's office: Apply in person in the city or town where the event took place. You can get same day service.
Out-of-state Online Birth Certificate Whether the birth certificate is needed to get a Social Security Card replacement or to request a passport, ordering online is the solution with the least amount of hassle. It is no longer necessary to travel to the birth state and stand in line at a vital records office.
How do I remove or change a parent on a NYC birth certificate? Parent listed on the birth certificate Either Yes or No Change or remove a parent Go to Family Court or New York State Supreme Court to establish parentage. Ask for an Order of Parentage to remove or change a parent.