Birth Certificates
All births that occur in the Town of Caledonia are filed with the Town Clerk, who issues the official birth certificate.
Requesting a Certified Copy
Certified copies of birth certificates are available for $10 (cash, check, or money order payable to Town of Caledonia or Seth Graham, Town Clerk) and may be issued only to eligible applicants.
Eligible Applicants Include:
The person named on the birth certificate (if 18 years or older)
Parents of the person named on the birth certificate
A lawful representative of the person named or their parents
Individuals with a New York State Court Order
Municipal, state, or federal agencies for official purposes
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the Town Clerk’s Office or can be downloaded here.
Identification Requirements
Applicants must provide valid photo identification. Acceptable forms include:
Driver’s license
State-issued non-driver ID
Military ID
Passport
Employer-issued photo ID
Police report documenting the applicant’s name, address, and the loss or theft of valid ID
Applications & Forms
FAQ's About Birth Certificates
I was born in Caledonia, NY. Will you have my birth record?
The Town of Caledonia should have birth records of all births that took place in Caledonia, typically at home or with a midwife. All births that occured in the Town of Caledonia and Village of Caledonia are filed with the Town Clerk and a birth certificate is issued.
I need my birth certificate but I was not born in Caledonia. How can I obtain one?
Unfortunately, if you weren’t born in Caledonia, we won’t have your record on file. You will need to contact the City where you were born to obtain your record. Alternatively, you may utilize New York State to obtain your birth certificate via VitalChek.
Who can apply for a copy of a birth certificate transcript?
Please note, we can provide a Certified Transcript of Birth upon request from either the parents of the person named on the birth certificate, a lawful representative of the person named or the parents of the person named on the birth certificate, to a municipal, state or federal agency when needed for official purposes, or the person named on the birth certificate (if the person is 18 years of age or older)
What do I need to provide to obtain a Certified Birth Certificate Transcript?
To obtain a Certified Birth Certificate Transcript, you must provide some form of identification proving you are the person named (or a parent). Acceptable forms of identification include (State issued driver’s license, state issued non-driver’s license identification, military identification card, Passport, Employer’s photo identification card, or police report documenting the applicant’s name, address and theft or lloss of positive identification.
What is the cost to obtain a Certified Birth Certificate Transcript?
The cost to obtain a certified copy of a birth record is $10 each copy.
I don't want a certified copy with a raised seal. Do I still need to pay?
The Town of Caledonia does not offer copies that are not certified. A $10 fee must be collected to obtain a Certified Birth Transcript.
Do I need to fill out a form or application for a copy of my birth record?
Yes. You need to fill out this form and provide it to the Clerk prior to obtaining your birth record.
I don't live in Caledonia anymore, but need a copy of my Birth Transcript. How can I obtain one?
If you need to obtain a copy of your Certified Birth Transcript, but don’t live locally, we can provide it to you. We would either need a check mailed in prior to us issuing the record along with a copy of your application and a photocopy of your identification or you can pay by Credit/Debit card over the phone. We would still need the application along with your photocopied identification.