The Southampton Town Clerk maintains birth records for individuals born within the Town of Southampton and outside of the seven-Incorporated Villages.
*For births that occurred in Southampton Hospital beginning 1923 – present, please contact the Southampton Village Clerk at 631-283-0247.
Obtaining a Birth Certificate
The following individuals are eligible to obtain a certified copy/transcript in person or via mail.
- The person named on the certificate, if 18-years of age or older;
- A parent of the person named on the birth certificate (parent’s name must be listed on the birth certificate).
- A person who has a NYS Court Order.
- A child’s legal guardian, if the child is younger than 18-years of age, with proper documentation
Identification Requirements
Applications must be submitted with a copy of one (1) of the following forms of valid photo ID. (Expired photo ID will not be accepted.)
- Driver License
- DMV issued Non-Driver Photo ID
- Passport
- U.S. Military-issued ID, photo ID
*If the applicant’s name on the ID differs from the information on the birth certificate, a copy of the applicant’s marriage certificate, legal name change paperwork, citizenship papers or naturalization papers must accompany the request.
Fee
There is a fee of $10 per certified copy requested. Payment may be made by cash (in person) or check/money order payable to “Town of Southampton” and accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped-envelope.
Related Documents
Adoptee Birth Certificate Law
As of January 15, 2020, New York State law allows adoptees to obtain a copy of their original pre-adoption birth certificate after they turn 18 years old. Questions: contact the Vital Records Call Center at (855) 322-1022.
