WHAT IS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

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WHAT IS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

A Birth Certificate is a document certifying the circumstances (time, date, location, parentage) of your birth, which is then recorded and kept by the U.S. Department of Health. This document proves your age, your U.S. citizenship, and your parentage.

WHAT IS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE USED FOR?

It is a primary form of identity. You will need it to: Replace your social security card Apply for a driver’s license Apply for a passport Attend sports in school Attend some schools and higher education Apply for some benefits Prove your citizenship Prove your relationship to parents or children

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

A CERTIFIED AND INFORMATIVE BIRTH CERTIFICATE An Informative or short-form birth certificate includes any of thousands of different formats which typically include your full name, date of birth, and likely your place of birth. A Certified birth certificate features a registrar’s seal, which is raised, embossed, impressed, or multicolored. It also contains the registrars signature with the date, which must be within 1 year of birth.

HOW TO ORDER A BIRTH CERTIFICATE? If you were born in the United States and are over the age of 21, you can easily order a replacement birth certificate online from:

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