About U.S. Birth Certificates
A birth certificate is a legal form of identification that is issued to you by your birth state’s vital records office. Your American birth certificate also serves as proof of your American citizenship.
You can use a certified copy of your birth records as proof of ID to apply for a Social Security card, driver’s license, passport, school enrollment, and government benefits.
Your birth certificate shows important information about your birth place and time, your parents, and your legal name.
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