POLICE CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER
Please be advised that International Money Orders can no longer be obtained through the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the USA.
International Money Orders are available only at select branches of MoneyGram and Western Union.
Cashier’s Checks are also accepted as a form of payment and may be obtained from financial institutions such as Citizens Bank, Bank of America, and Chase Bank.
For further information regarding payment arrangements, please contact the Consulate General at (212) 682-7272, Extension 1104, prior to submitting any correspondence.
Applicants are also encouraged to visit our website at www.foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork to access the following:
- Certificate of Character Instructions
- Application Form
NOTICE
Vital Events – Birth, Adoption, Marriage, and Death Certificates
Nationals in the United States are kindly advised that the Registrar General’s Department offers an online system for obtaining the following certificates:
- Birth
- Adoption
- Marriage
- Death
Please ensure that you have the following information available:
- The address to which the certificate should be sent (please note that delivery may be arranged to an address in Trinidad and Tobago, if preferred).
- A valid credit card for payment.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York invites nationals to complete our Community Engagement Form.
Kindly scan the QR code provided to submit your information. This will assist us in strengthening our diaspora database and improving communication with nationals across the United States.
Consulate General, New York – Jurisdiction and Scope
The Consulate General exercises consular jurisdiction in the following states of the eastern seaboard of the United States of America: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The Consulate General’s primary role is to deepen bilateral relations, particularly through the delivery of consular services, while also advancing trade, cultural engagement, and support for nationals both at home and abroad.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York is guided by a philosophy rooted in service, partnership, and national development. Central to this philosophy is the belief that the people of Trinidad and Tobago, at home and abroad, are the country’s greatest asset and most enduring source of strength.
The Consulate General embraces meaningful engagement with the diaspora and stakeholders within its jurisdiction, fostering relationships that create opportunity and mutual benefit. It is equally guided by the imperative to support the diversification of the national economy, in alignment with the Trinidad and Tobago Revitalization Blueprint.
Through cultural diplomacy, collaboration with the private sector, and the delivery of responsive and professional services, the Consulate General seeks to enhance Trinidad and Tobago’s international presence while advancing the well-being and contribution of its nationals.
The primary role and function of this office is to manage consular relations between Trinidad and Tobago and the US States to which the Consulate General is accredited to. These include, inter alia:
- Providing services to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago resident in the area of its jurisdiction;
- Providing services and information to non-citizens interested in visiting, studying, working, doing business or investing in Trinidad and Tobago;
- Promoting the interests of Trinidad and Tobago, including culture, tourism, commerce, education and trade and investment, and developing mutually beneficial relationships in these and other strategic areas;
- Engaging and empowering the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora.
The Consulate General liaises with the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, other Government Departments, public and private sector institutions and entities in Trinidad and Tobago, public and private sector organizations and diaspora groups in New York City and the nine (9) states in its jurisdiction to execute its functions.
The Consulate General’s clientele includes citizens of Trinidad and Tobago resident in its area of jurisdiction as well as travelers from Trinidad and Tobago, foreign citizens seeking interaction with Trinidad and Tobago, American individuals and corporate entities as well as New York City, State and other government officials.
The Consul General
Previous Consuls General include:
- Mr. Jerome Andre Laveau 2018 - 2025
- Dr. Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam 2011 - 2015
- Dr. Harold Robertson 2004 - 2010
- Mr. Terrence Walker 1998 - 2004
- Mr. George McKenzie 1995 - 1998
- Mr. Learie Rousseau 1990 - 1995
- Mr. Babooram Rambissoon 1982 - 1990
- Ms. Shastri Ali 1981 - 1982
- Mr. Muhmad S. Dean Aziz 1978 - 1980
- Mr. Joseph Cooper 1974 - 1978
- Mr. Cecil Alleyne 1973 - 1974
- Mr. Wilfred S. Naimool 1970 - 1973
Contact Information
Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, New York
Mary A. Tang Yew, Acting Consul General
Address: 125 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10038
Country: United States
Phone: 1-212-682-7272
Fax: 1-212-232-0368
Email: cgnyconsulateinfo@foreign.gov.tt
Website: http://foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork
Hours of operation 2026:
8:00am - 3:00pm - Immigration Services
8:00am - 3:00pm - Administrative Services
8:00am - 3:00pm - Telephone Queries
Closed on Consulate General holidays 2026 (click here for list)
