Plainfield, NY · Otsego County
Birth Record Application
This application is for people requesting a certified copy or No Record Certification of a birth record from the local registrar.
What this form is
Use this application to request a copy of a birth record or a No Record Certification. It asks for the person's birth details, the applicant's relationship and contact information, the number of copies, and the reason for the request. The form lists identification requirements and fees of $30 for county districts or $10 for other districts per certified copy or No Record Certification.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a birth record copy or No Record Certification from the local registrar should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application itself does not require notarization; requests from anyone other than the named person's child or parents require notarized authorization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Birth Record Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the birth details, applicant information, number of copies, and purpose for the request.
- 3
Gather Identification
Attach copies of either one listed valid photo ID or two listed documents showing your name and address.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Birth Record Application?
- No. The application itself does not require notarization. Requests from anyone other than the named person's child or parents require notarized authorization.
- How do I submit the Birth Record Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What identification must I include?
- Include copies of either one listed form of valid photo ID or two listed documents showing your name and address.
- What fees does the application list?
- It lists $30 for county districts or $10 for other districts per certified copy or No Record Certification.