A birth certificate is the permanent legal record of your child's birth and is used as proof of your child's age, citizenship and parentage.
English: it must be completed in English; if you are not able to complete it in English by yourself, or if you have any questions, call the hospital Birth Registrar.
Names: please print all names exactly as you would like them to appear on the birth certificate.
Changes: to change this information in the future, you will be required to submit a correction application to the Health Department.
Public health: information about your education, race, smoking, height and weight before pregnancy are collected for public health purposes.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form VR-203 |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 12 min |
| Edition | Rev 4/21 |
| Issuing agency | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| Where to send | The Birth Registrar, within 24 hours of the birth of your child |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | VR-203, VR203, Form VR-203, VR 203, NYC VR-203, Mother/Parent Worksheet, newborn birth certificate worksheet |
| Official source | Form VR-203 (Rev 4/21), New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
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