19. How do I correct/amend a birth certificate?

If you are born within the five boroughs of New York City, contact the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Vital Records at 212-639-9675 or visit their website at: Birth and Death Certificates Corrections - NYC Health. If you were born in New York but outside of New York City, contact the Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Correction Unit at 518-474-5018.