Corrections to Birth / Death Records

Please contact the Registrar's Office with any inquiries as they pertain to an application to correct a birth or death record.

Birth Certificate Corrections

Refer to the linked document below for answers to basic questions about the birth certificate correction process, including which form to submit, required supporting documentary evidence for the requested change, how to submit a correction and other frequently asked questions.

Note: If your child is under 12 months of age, and the hospital where your child was born made a mistake on the birth certificate, you should contact the hospital.

Gender Amendment Documentation

Submit All gender amendment documentation to:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Correction Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220 

Phone: 855-322-1022 

Email: Email the Vital Records Correction Unit

Court Orders

Send all court orders to:
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Amendment Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220 

Phone: 855-322-1022

Email: Email the Vital Records Unit