N.Y. Social Services Law § 472-n: Statements as to age

§ 472-n. Statements as to age. In all cases under this article where

children shall come under the care, custody or control of said

corporation, the age of such children shall, so far as said corporation

is concerned, be prima facie deemed and taken to be correct as stated in

the written surrender of the parent or guardian, or the order of

placement or commitment by a family court, or in the transfer or

placement by any agency at the time of placement, admission or

commitment.