Post by nostradahm on Feb 10, 2017 0:04:09 GMT -5
Hi everyone!
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with obtaining a relative's birth certificate in the state of New York. I'm gathering all of my documents for Phase 1, and the only document I am missing is my great-grandfather's birth certificate whom I believe was born in Rochester to the best of my knowledge based on all the evidence I have. The problem with this is that according to state law, I need to petition the court to send a release letter to the vital records department to search for the birth certificate, if it exists. This process seems relatively straightforward and as far as I can tell, involves filing a Request for Judicial Intervention and serving the Supreme Court of New York. I'm told that I can do this pro se, or without the representation of a lawyer, but other than that I'm ignorant when it comes to legal proceeding.
Does anyone have any advice?
Thank you!
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I'm wondering if anyone has experience with obtaining a relative's birth certificate in the state of New York. I'm gathering all of my documents for Phase 1, and the only document I am missing is my great-grandfather's birth certificate whom I believe was born in Rochester to the best of my knowledge based on all the evidence I have. The problem with this is that according to state law, I need to petition the court to send a release letter to the vital records department to search for the birth certificate, if it exists. This process seems relatively straightforward and as far as I can tell, involves filing a Request for Judicial Intervention and serving the Supreme Court of New York. I'm told that I can do this pro se, or without the representation of a lawyer, but other than that I'm ignorant when it comes to legal proceeding.
Does anyone have any advice?
Thank you!
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