Legal Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates - American Bar Association
A birth certificate is a document issued by a government that records the birth of a child for vital statistics, tax, military, and census purposes. The birth certificate is among the first legal documents an individual might acquire. They are so common that we might even overlook their significance.
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/publications/teaching-legal-docs/birth-certificates/
Birth Certificates - Department of Health
For online services: You may order a birth certificate online (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) from Pennsylvania's only authorized vendor at mycertificates.health.pa.gov . In addition to the standard birth certificate fee of $20, a $10 processing fee also applies. Payment is by credit card. Select First Class Mail® or UPS as your shipping option.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Birth-Certificates.aspx
Birth Certificates - New York State Department of Health
DOH-297 Application For Correction of Certificate of Birth (PDF) Use this form for parent or child name spellings, correcting parent (s) last name, child's date of birth, or child's gender at birth. DOH-51 Supplemental Report of Given Name (PDF) Use this form for adding a child's given name. DOH-4092 Affidavit (PDF)
https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/birth.htm
Birth Certificates - Health Department
The Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records is responsible for registering every birth which occurs in the State of Oklahoma as well as preserving, amending and issuing certified copies of those records in accordance with state law. Click Here to Order Birth Certificates Online Frequently Asked Questions
https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/birth-certificates.html
Birth Certificates | SCDHEC
The parent(s) named on the birth certificate, or; The legal guardian, or a legal representative of one of the above. Immediate family members and/or their respective legal representative may obtain a certified copy of a birth record if the registrant is deceased. An original, certified copy (no photocopies) of the registrant's death record must ...
https://scdhec.gov/vital-records/birth-certificates
Is it Legal to Photocopy a Birth Certificate?
To get a legal copy of a birth certificate, applicants need to fill out a simple online form with the record holder’s basic information. Depending on the state the citizen was born in, the birth certificate may be issued in long-form or short-form and require the applicant to be the record holder, a direct relative, or another eligible individual.
https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/articles/is-it-legal-to-photocopy-birth-certificate
Birth Certificates - NYC Health - New York City
Birth certificate fee for mail orders is $15 per copy. ... Birth certificates are important legal documents that you and your child will need in the years to come. The Health Department automatically mails you a free birth certificate about four weeks after your child’s birth. You can make sure the process goes smoothly by following these tips:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-certificates.page
Birth Certificates - Government of New Jersey
1-866-649-8726 / 609-292-4087 Born Outside of New Jersey If your child was born outside of the State of New Jersey The National Center for Health Statistics website provides links for those users who want direct access to individual state and territory information. Website: www.cdc. gov/nchs/w2w.htm
https://nj.gov/njfosteradopt/subsidy/birthcertificates/
Replace Your Vital Records | USAGov
As a U.S. citizen, your birth certificate may be your most important document. It proves your identity and age. You'll need it to: Apply for a passport or government benefits Enroll in school Join the military Claim pension or insurance benefits If you need a copy, where you were born will determine how to get it. Open All +
https://www.usa.gov/replace-vital-documents
birth | Georgia Department of Public Health
You may request a certified copy of a birth certificate from your local county office or the State Office of Vital Records. This request can be made in person or by mail. You can also request certified copies online using one of our approved third-party vendors (GO Certificates, ROVER, and Vital Chek). Request for Search of Birth (Form 3918)
https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/birth
Vital Records Obtaining Certified Copies of Birth Records - California
Obtaining Certified Copies of Birth Certificates. The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every birth that has occurred in California since July 1905. Certified birth records are $29 per copy.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Birth-Records.aspx