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Seeking Parents Names on New York City Birth Certificate #records #usa
Ronnie Hess
Dear JewishGeners,
I have applied for German citizenship under “Application A — for naturalization of persons living abroad pursuant to Article 116 (2), first sentence, of the Basic Law (GG).” As a Jew, my father had his citizenship revoked before/during World War II, and my grandparents were killed in the Shoah.
To my surprise, my application can’t go through because my New York City birth certificate does not list my parents’ names. Is there another official record that does include that information? I have used my official NY birth certificate my entire lifetime.
With thanks,
Ronnie Hess
Madison, WI
Researching HESS, HIRSCHLAFF, ROSNER, KESSLER
I have applied for German citizenship under “Application A — for naturalization of persons living abroad pursuant to Article 116 (2), first sentence, of the Basic Law (GG).” As a Jew, my father had his citizenship revoked before/during World War II, and my grandparents were killed in the Shoah.
To my surprise, my application can’t go through because my New York City birth certificate does not list my parents’ names. Is there another official record that does include that information? I have used my official NY birth certificate my entire lifetime.
With thanks,
Ronnie Hess
Madison, WI
Researching HESS, HIRSCHLAFF, ROSNER, KESSLER
Diane Jacobs
You can try the 1930, 1940 and 1950 US
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Censuses to get their names. Your school records would have your parents names.
Your marriage certificate might have it?
Just a few ideas I can think of offhand.
Diane Jacobs
On Oct 28, 2022, at 5:58 PM, Ronnie Hess via groups.jewishgen.org <rlhess=wisc.edu@...> wrote:
Dear JewishGeners,
I have applied for German citizenship under “Application A — for naturalization of persons living abroad pursuant to Article 116 (2), first sentence, of the Basic Law (GG).” As a Jew, my father had his citizenship revoked before/during World War II, and my grandparents were killed in the Shoah.
To my surprise, my application can’t go through because my New York City birth certificate does not list my parents’ names. Is there another official record that does include that information? I have used my official NY birth certificate my entire lifetime.
With thanks,
Ronnie Hess
Madison, WI
Researching HESS, HIRSCHLAFF, ROSNER, KESSLER
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Diane Jacobs, Somerset, New Jersey
Diane Jacobs, Somerset, New Jersey
Rod MacNeil
Hi Ronnie: Did you apply for the long form as described on this page?:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-birth.page
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Rod MacNeil
Philadelphia, PA USA
roddy407@...
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-birth.page
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Rod MacNeil
Philadelphia, PA USA
roddy407@...
Ronnie Hess
Dear Geners,
Thanks for your help with this question.
I've learned that NYC can issue one of two birth certificate forms --short and long. The long form obviously contains more information, including parents' names, which is important for dual citizenship applications. It (and other documents) is available through VitalChek, a service that claims to be an authorized processor of key documents. Its web site also says it represents several hundred government agencies across the US. Thus, I have been able to order a long birth certificate.
Again, thanks to all who responded.
Ronnie Hess
Madison, WI
Researching HESS, HIRSCHLAFF, ROSNER, KESSLER
Thanks for your help with this question.
I've learned that NYC can issue one of two birth certificate forms --short and long. The long form obviously contains more information, including parents' names, which is important for dual citizenship applications. It (and other documents) is available through VitalChek, a service that claims to be an authorized processor of key documents. Its web site also says it represents several hundred government agencies across the US. Thus, I have been able to order a long birth certificate.
Again, thanks to all who responded.
Ronnie Hess
Madison, WI
Researching HESS, HIRSCHLAFF, ROSNER, KESSLER