You can request a death certificate correction by mail.

You must send:

• Completed Death Certificate Correction Application
• Photocopy of a current, signed photo ID
• Required documents
• Check or money order for fee payment (if applicable)

Required Documents

The documents you need depend on the correction you want to make. For some corrections, you must include both originals and copies. For a full list of required documents, read the Death Certificate Correction Application.

You can request a death certificate correction in person. An appointment is required.

Schedule an appointment.

What to Bring

• Completed Death Certificate Correction Application
• Current, signed photo ID
• Required documents
• Credit or debit card, check, or money order for payment (if applicable)

Required Documents

The documents you need depend on the correction you want to make. For some corrections, you must include both originals and copies. For a full list of required documents, read the Death Certificate Correction Application.

Cost

There is a nonrefundable $40 processing fee per order for most types of corrections. The fee is the same even if you are correcting more than one type of information.

If you also want a copy of your corrected certificate sent to you, you must submit a payment of $55. It costs $15 for each copy you request.

Cash is not accepted. You can pay by:

• Credit or debit card
• Check or money order payable in U.S. dollars in the exact amount to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location and Hours

The Corrections Unit is open from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM. 

Visit:

125 Worth Street, Room 144
(use the Lafayette Street entrance)
New York, NY 10013

Processing and Shipping

It takes 12 weeks to process the application. Delivery can take an additional 2 weeks.

The Office of Vital Records isn’t liable for items delayed or lost in the mail.

It takes 12 weeks to process a correction. Delivery by mail may take an additional 2 weeks.

You can check the status of a death certificate correction online.

Check order status.

If the relevant processing time has passed and you haven’t received your request, you can contact Vital Records.

By Email

Email correctionsunit2@health.nyc.gov.

By Phone

You can contact the Office of Vital Records for help with:

• Ordering a certificate
• Status of an order if processing time has passed
• Scheduling or canceling an appointment
• Refunds

By Email

Email correctionsunit2@health.nyc.gov.

Include:

• The reason for the email
• How you ordered (mail or in person)
• Date you ordered

Online

Chat online with an operator Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

In Person

Appointments are required.

Schedule an appointment.

Visit:

Office of Vital Records
125 Worth Street (use the Lafayette Street entrance)
New York, NY 10013

By Phone