In order for a court to order child support and determine support amount, paternity must first be established. However, this isn’t always easy to do. The information contained on a child’s birth certificate can influence child support in several ways, which is why it’s important to order a birth certificate online before going to court.

As of the first of this year, NYC birth certificates have a new option available for gender identity. Adult residents have the option to change their existing birth certificate or choose the new option for their newborns.