Birth Records:

Birth Records are not public information. Copies of birth certificates are only available to the person named on the certificate (18 years or older), the person’s parents, a lawful representative, or anyone who presents a court order. If you were born within the village limits of Johnson City, N.Y., and are over 18 years of age, you may obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from our office.

You may obtain a copy of  a Birth Record either in person or by mail.   Complete the application in the link below.  Print the form and follow the instructions below to mail the application or bring the completed form in person to the address below.

Application for Birth Record  – click on this link

In Person Drop Off:

Bring the completed application, photo identification of yourself (see forms of ID accepted below), and the $10 fee (cash, certified check, or money order) for each record.

By Mail – Send the Following:

• The completed application
• A photocopy of one of the following forms of identification:
  • Driver’s License, Non-driver’s license, Passport, Naturalization Papers, Military ID, Employer’s Photo ID, Two utility bills showing applicant’s name & address, Police report of lost or stolen ID (records will not be issued unless one of the above types of identification is enclosed).
• Remit the required fee of $10 per certificate in the form of a money order or certified check only, made payable to “The Village of Johnson City, NY”.  (Sorry, we DO NOT accept personal checks – DO NOT send cash or stamps).

Mail to: