A Letter of Exemplification (also called "Exemplification of Birth or Death Record") is a page attached to a New York City birth certificate (long form only). It is signed by a Deputy City Registrar. Do you really need a Letter of Exemplification to get an apostille for a New York birth certificate? Can a birth certificate be apostilled without it?

Effective February 11, 2025 birth and death certificates (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) must be accompanied by a Letter of Exemplification.

New! Effective February 11, 2025 short form birth certificates are not accepted for apostilles.

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