Why Do I Need a Birth Certificate?

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A birth certificate is an official document provided by the state at your birth. Therefore, this is a legal document to prove your identity and a document required in order to obtain:

  • A passport.
  • Social security.
  • Retirement.
  • Employment.
  • Working papers.
  • School enrollment.
  • A driver’s license.
  • A marriage license.
  • Welfare assistance.
  • Veteran benefits.
  • Court proceedings.
  • Entrance into the Armed Forces.
  • International use.
  • Insurance.

To start your application now, click here: Birth Certificate Application – Vital Records Online

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