Q: Can I get a FL court order for my aunt to get my NY birth certificate?
I live in Florida and urgently need my birth certificate from New York to apply for a passport for an upcoming cruise. I lost my birth certificate and can't expedite receiving it online or travel to New York myself due to timing and cost constraints. My aunt, who lives in New York, is willing and able to pick it up in person. Can I get a court order from Florida to authorize her to obtain it on my behalf?
A: No. Florida courts wouldn't have jurisdiction. Contact the New York agency and ask them how your aunt can pick up a birth certificate for you.
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In Florida, it’s unlikely that you would need a court order to allow your aunt to obtain your birth certificate from New York. Instead, you could provide her with a notarized letter or power of attorney authorizing her to act on your behalf. This document would give her the legal authority to request and pick up the birth certificate in person.
New York's Vital Records Office may allow someone to pick up a birth certificate on behalf of another person with the proper documentation. You can check with the New York Department of Health or the local office for specific requirements for third-party requests.
If time is a critical factor and you are unable to travel to New York or expedite the process yourself, having your aunt act as your authorized representative with the correct paperwork should suffice. Make sure to verify the exact documentation needed to avoid delays.
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