Dual Citizenship Information

Birth Record

A person may be a citizen of more than one country. This can happen automatically, based on the citizenship laws of the countries involved. It can happen by marriage. It can also happen by voluntary application based on a country's laws and requirements. For information about U.S. law and the potential issues regarding application for citizenship with another country, read more about Dual Nationality on the US Department of State website.

Often when applying for citizenship with another country, individuals are required to provide documentation of lineage in the form of their own birth and marriage records and the birth, death, and marriage records of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and beyond.

For more information please visit the NYS Department of Health's website.

Please Note: A Court Order is required to obtain a Birth Record for Dual Citizenship.

Death Record

A person may be a citizen of more than one country. This can happen automatically, based on the citizenship laws of the countries involved. It can happen by marriage. It can also happen by voluntary application based on a country's laws and requirements. For information about U.S. law and the potential issues regarding application for citizenship with another country, visit the Dual Nationality page on the US Department of State website.

Often when applying for citizenship with another country, individuals are required to provide documentation of lineage in the form of their own birth and marriage records and the birth, death, and marriage records of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and beyond. Please carefully read the instructions on the Affidavit to Request Certified Copy of Death Certificate (PDF) online.

For more information please visit the NYS Department of Health's website.