New Rochelle, NY · Westchester County
Application for a Copy of a Paternity Affidavit
This application requests a copy of a paternity affidavit from the New Rochelle City Clerk; eligible parents or a governmental agency may request the record.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request one or more copies of a paternity affidavit or a no-record certification from the New Rochelle City Clerk. The form asks for information about the person named on the birth certificate, the applicant’s relationship and purpose, and where to send the record. Include required identification and payment. For requests submitted by mail, the office requires written, notarized authorization from the person or parents whose record is requested.
Who needs it
A mother, father, or governmental agency requesting a paternity affidavit copy or no-record certification from the New Rochelle City Clerk may need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn and subscribed before me”; the mother, father, or specified governmental agency representative signs the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Application for a Copy of a Paternity Affidavit from the New Rochelle City Clerk.
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Fill Out the Application
Provide the requested record details, applicant information, purpose, number of copies, and mailing address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the written authorization required for a request submitted by mail.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the authorization during your online notarization appointment before the notary completes the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Include required identification and payment, then send the completed application and authorization to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Rochelle. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request a copy of a paternity affidavit?
- Complete the application, include the required identification and payment, and mail it to the New Rochelle City Clerk. Mail requests require written, notarized authorization from the person or parents whose record is requested.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- The City Clerk requires written, notarized authorization when you submit the request by mail. The form includes a jurat for the authorization signer.
- Can I notarize the authorization online?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the City Clerk accepts this method for your request.
- Who can obtain a copy of the record?
- The form states that only the mother, father, or a governmental agency can obtain a copy. It asks the applicant to identify their relationship to the person whose record is requested.
- What if I am unsure about the submission requirements?
- Check the form’s identification, payment, and mailing instructions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.