How Do You Get A Birth Certificate In Buffalo, N.Y?
This information is for the purpose of obtaining a birth certificate for either getting government issued identification (i.e. driver’s license) or a passport. You can request the information three different ways, in person, by mail, or via the internet. IN PERSON- You can go to room 1302 at City Hall, and fill out the appropriate request form (pink). You must then supply the required identification (see below) the City Clerks are very strict on this. This process should not take very long. Once the City Clerk has your birth certificate they will ask you if you would like a paper copy, or a wallet size (which can only be done in person). Next is to pay the cashier. The cost for a certified paper copy is $ 10.00, but for the wallet size it will cost $ 25.00. The fees can be paid by cash, money order, credit card, or debit card. INTERNET- This can be done by using a credit card/debit card at www.vitalchek.com. Mail- The process will take 7-10 days from the day the City Clerk receives you
