certificate from outside of Puerto Rico?
On or after July 1, 2010 you may apply for a new birth certificate by mail. You will need to send the following documents:
§ Completed and signed Birth Certificate Application form, available at
http://www.salud.gov.pr, Spanish American Committee (El Comité Hispano), and Legal Aid;
§ Copy of a valid government-issued photo ID (including U.S. passport, drivers license, state ID);
§ $5.00 Money Order payable to the Secretary of the Treasury of Puerto Rico (not required for veterans or people over age 60); and
§ A self-addressed stamped envelope.
It is important to keep a copy of your application and send it by certified mail if possible. Send your application to:
Puerto Rico Vital Statistics Record Office (Registro Demográfico)
P.O. Box 11854
San Juan, PR 00910
What should I do if my application is rejected?
You may call the Legal Aid Society for help.
866-873-9665 (Ashtabula County)
888-817-3777 (Cuyahoga County)
888-808-2800 (Lake & Geauga Counties)
800-444-7348 (Lorain County)
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