Birth cert fee waiver
Birth certificate fee waivers (NYC/NYS)
In short
Free certified birth certificate for certain groups (people experiencing homelessness; veterans' benefit purposes). Homeless individuals; veterans needing records for benefits (others pay US$15 NYC/US$30-45 NYS).
- What you get
- Free certified birth certificate for certain groups (people experiencing homelessness; veterans' benefit purposes).
- Who qualifies
- Homeless individuals; veterans needing records for benefits (others pay US$15 NYC/US$30-45 NYS).
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- ID, shelter letter or veteran documentation.
- Renewal
- N/A
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