When a birth certificate is unavailable or incomplete, a person with personal knowledge (often an older relative) can swear to the facts of a birth or family relationship, for immigration, passports, or records. Swear to birth or family facts when a certificate is unavailable or incomplete.
Serving New York. New York appointments require New York-commissioned notaries.
Swear to birth or family facts when a certificate is unavailable or incomplete.
When a birth certificate is unavailable or incomplete, a person with personal knowledge (often an older relative) can swear to the facts of a birth or family relationship, for immigration, passports, or records.
What you'll need
Read this packet's instructions and confirm the recipient's required form.
Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the PDF.
Bring acceptable identification for any required notarial act.
How to complete it
Explain how you know (Page 1) Say how you know each fact, such as being present at the birth or being a close relative.
Swear before a notary Sign under oath before the notary with a current, government-issued photo ID.
For use in another country, the notarized document usually needs county clerk authentication and then an apostille from the New York Department of State. We can handle this for you.
Friends and family sign these affidavits to support a marriage-based green card or removal of conditions case, describing what they personally know about the couple.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.