Birth Certificate
Articles tagged Birth Certificate from The VRO Blog.
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport for a Child in 2026: A Parent’s Guide
Applying for a child’s U.S. passport? Learn the DS-11 rules for minors under 16, required documents, both-parent consent, fees, and timing for 2026.
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.
Back-to-School 2026: The Documents You Need to Enroll Your Child
A practical 2026-2027 back-to-school checklist covering the documents most districts require to enroll your child, plus how to quickly replace a missing birth certificate.
How to Get an Apostille for U.S. Vital Records Used Abroad
An apostille lets a certified U.S. vital record be recognized in another Hague Convention country. Here is what it is, when you need one, and how to get it.
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.
Hurricane Season 2026: How to Protect Your Vital Records Before a Storm
A calm, practical checklist for protecting your birth certificate, passport, and other vital records before the 2026 hurricane season—and how to replace them if a storm strikes.
Proof of Citizenship to Vote in the 2026 Midterms: Which Documents Count
A neutral, documents-focused look at where proof-of-citizenship requirements stand for the 2026 midterms, which documents qualify, and how to make sure you have them.
The Census Age Search Service Is Paused in 2026: What It Means and How to Prove Your Age or Birth
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Age Search Service is on pause as of March 4, 2026. Here is what the service does, who relied on it, and the practical alternatives for proving age or birth.
Florida SAVE Act 2026: Documents You Need to Vote and How to Prepare
Florida’s SAVE Act (HB 991) takes effect January 1, 2027, requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. A certified birth certificate is the easiest way to qualify — here’s what you need and how to prepare.