Hamilton, NY · Madison County
Birth Certificate Copy Request
This application lets eligible individuals request a copy of a birth record from the Town of Hamilton or the New York State Department of Health.
What this form is
Use this application to request a copy of a birth record; the form asks for the person’s name, date and place of birth, parents’ names, and number of copies. It also asks for the applicant’s purpose, relationship to the person, contact information, and signature. The document says requests to the Town typically require proof of identification and cost $10 per copy; typically, only the person named on the certificate or a parent may request it.
Who needs it
A person named on the birth certificate or a parent who is requesting a copy may use this application.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form, a copy of proof of identification, a money order, and any other required documentation to Town of Hamilton, 38 Milford Street, Hamilton, NY 13346. The listed cost for a birth record copy is $10.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; include proof of identification and a money order, neither of which is described as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the birth record copy application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the birth record details, request purpose, applicant relationship and contact information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Items
Include a copy of proof of identification, a money order, and any other required documentation.
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Mail The Request
Mail the materials to Town of Hamilton, 38 Milford Street, Hamilton, NY 13346.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a birth certificate copy?
- The form says typically only the person named on the birth certificate or a parent may request a copy. Call the Town at the number listed on the form for more information.
- How much does a birth certificate copy cost?
- The form lists a cost of $10 per copy. Its instructions say to mail a money order with the completed application and other required materials.
- Do I need a notary for the birth certificate copy request?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Include proof of identification and a money order; the document does not say these need notarization.
- How do I submit the birth certificate copy request?
- Mail the completed form, a copy of your proof of identification, a money order, and any other required documentation to the Town of Hamilton at 38 Milford Street, Hamilton, NY 13346.