Identity
Articles tagged Identity from The VRO Blog.
Accents, Tildes and Hyphens: Why Your Name Is Different on Every Document You Own
José on the birth certificate, Jose on the Social Security card, JOSE on the passport. Here is why systems drop diacritics, which mismatches matter, and how to fix them.
Social Security Says You're Dead: How the Error Happens and How to Get It Reversed
Benefits stop, accounts freeze, and the fix runs through a field office that will only accept originals or agency-certified copies. Here is what to bring and what to ask for.
Child Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Child’s SSN and Vital Records
Children are prime targets for identity theft because their Social Security numbers are unused. Here’s how to protect your child’s SSN and vital records with free, simple steps.
Digital Birth Certificates in 2026: What They Are and Why You Still Need Paper
Digital birth certificates are starting to appear in a handful of states in 2026. Here is what a true digital record is, how it differs from a scan, and why you should still keep a certified paper copy.