Birth Certificate Apostille
NOTARY911 doesn’t provide or help to obtain New York birth certificates or letters of exemplification but we do help with apostille applications once the birth certificate is obtained.
Short vs. Long Form of NYC Birth Certificate
Did you know that there are two types of birth certificates?
The first is the short-form birth certificate, which provides basic information about an individual's birth, such as name, date, and place of birth.
The second type is the long-form birth certificate, which includes more detailed information about the individual's birth, such as the names of their parents and attending physician. Both birth certificates serve the same legal purpose: establishing proof of birth in the United States.
Long Form NYC Birth Certificate
A long-form birth certificate, also known as a vault copy in New York City, contains all the information you would expect to see on a birth certificate.
This includes the full name, date and time of birth, the exact place of birth (such as the hospital address), gender, the name of the doctor or midwife who attended the birth, parents' full names (including the mother's maiden name), parents' dates and places of birth, and signatures.
The long-form birth certificate is a digital image of the original paper document that carries the signatures of those present at birth. It measures 8.5" x 11" and is often accompanied by a Letter of Exemplification.
You will require a long-form birth certificate if you are trying to obtain a new passport, apply for dual citizenship, or other similar purposes.
Short Form NYC Birth Certificate
A short-form birth certificate, also known as a Certification of Birth, includes all the necessary information about an individual's birth, such as their name, date of birth, and place of birth. However, it does not contain detailed information about the individual's parents or signatures.
Although a short-form birth certificate can be used to prove citizenship and identity, it may only sometimes be accepted for specific applications.
We offer 1-2 business days apostille service for NYC birth certificates.