Submit an Affidavit to Amend a Vital Record, a Birth Certificate Application, a copy of the requester's ID, and a check or money order for the correct fees. Click here to order a Birth Certificate.If you have a question about ordering a regular birth certificate, please call . An affidavit of birth is a document submitted to a court, state, or other institution. Must be at least 18 years old. 2. Most vital records may be amended. All amendments require an affidavit or court order. Applicant name and mailing address is completely filled out. â–¡ Part 1 matches the current birth certificate.