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Birth certificates began being issued in America in the late 19th century, with the first statewide registration law passed in 1915.

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Which level of government is in charge of issuing birth certificates?

Birth certificates are typically issued by the local government level, specifically by the vital records office or department of health in the county where the birth occurred. These offices are responsible for recording and maintaining vital records, including birth certificates, within their jurisdiction. The state government also plays a role in overseeing the issuance of birth certificates and ensuring consistency in the process across different counties.


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Is a certificate of live birth the same as a birth certificate?

Yes. In the United States there are some 14,000 different forms of birth certificates depending on where and when you were born. These certificates are all called "birth certificates" in common usage, but are frequently titled other ways such as "Certificate of Birth," "Certificate of Live Birth," "Birth Record," "Certification of Birth," "Birth Registration Notice," etc. As long as it is certified by the State that issued it then it is legally a birth certificate. Hospitals often offer souvenir certificates that contain the baby's footprints and other information, but these hospital certificates carry no legal weight and are not sufficient to get a drivers license or passport with. Only state issued and certified certified birth certificates carry any legal weight in the United States. ------- Maybe. If the Certificate of Live Birth originated in a hospital or governmental agency charged with recording births, then it would be the same. More often, however, a Certificate of Live Birth is NOT a Birth Certificate. The data from Birth Certificates or other documents generally prepared by hospitals but also from other governmental bodies is transcribed into a computer database and COLBs are generated from that information. While COLBs are generally accepted in lieu of the BC, it is not always the same thing.


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Do kids require birth certificates to fly?

Yes, children under the age of 18 are not required to have a government-issued photo ID to fly domestically, but it is recommended to carry a birth certificate as a form of identification.


How can a person order their birth certificates through the mail?

Birth certificates are generally issued by the state in which a birth occurred. To order your own birth certificate by mail you need to contact the state vital records or health department to determine what evidence they require to process your request. Most departments will not provide a certificate to a requesting individual who is not the subject or the subject's guardian.


How can I create my own birth certificate?

It is illegal and fraudulent to create your own birth certificate. Birth certificates are official government documents that are issued by the vital records office in the state where you were born. If you need a copy of your birth certificate, you can request one from the appropriate government agency.


Why are birth certificates needed?

To certify your birth?


Can a original birth certificate be changed?

(This answer only pertains to the United States.) For non-adopted people, the answer is NO, the original birth certificate cannot be changed. However, in cases of adoption, original birth certificates are changed--or new "amended" ones are issued--to reflect the adoptive parents' information rather than that of the birth parents. In an overwhelming majority of states, these original birth certificates--the actual, truthful record of a person's birth--are then sealed from both public record AND from the individual for whom the birth certificate was issued. It is not uncommon for an adoptee's amended birth certificate to list entirely different information for time, place, and even date of birth from that on the actual (original) birth certificate/record, though this practice occurs far less frequently now than it did for previous generations. Another important note about altered/amended birth certificates: under post-9/11 laws, if a birth certificate was issued more than one year after the date of birth, the individual can, and likely will, be denied a U.S. Passport.


What is your full name given at birth?

The name that appears on your birth certificate where one is issued.