Birth Certificates

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