Who can request a copy of a birth record?

The person named on the birth certificate, a parent listed on it, or someone with a New York State court order may request a copy.

What identification must I include?

Include a copy of one listed photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, or copies of two listed documents showing your name and address.

Do I need a notary for the birth record copy application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the birth record copy application?

Submit it to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with the required identification copies and the $10-per-copy fee.

Johnstown, NY · Fulton County

No notary required

Application for Copy of Birth Record

This application lets eligible individuals request a copy of a birth record from the City of Johnstown Registrar.

What this form is

Use this application to request a copy of a birth record from the City Registrar. Copies are issued only to the person named on the birth certificate, a parent listed on it, or someone with a court order. The form asks for the record and applicant’s details, the reason for the request, identification copies, and the number of copies requested.

Who needs it

A person named on the birth certificate, a parent listed on it, or someone with a court order may use this application to request a copy.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with required identification copies and the $10-per-copy fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Copy of Birth Record.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the applicant and birth information, the reason for the request, and the number of copies requested.
3
Gather Identification
Include copies of one listed photo ID or two listed documents showing your name and address.
4
Submit to the City Registrar
Submit the application and $10-per-copy fee to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a copy of a birth record?: The person named on the birth certificate, a parent listed on it, or someone with a New York State court order may request a copy.
What identification must I include?: Include a copy of one listed photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, or copies of two listed documents showing your name and address.
Do I need a notary for the birth record copy application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the birth record copy application?: Submit it to the City Registrar at 33–41 East Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095, with the required identification copies and the $10-per-copy fee.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Copy of Birth Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Johnstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.