How Do You Obtain A New Birth Certificate?
If your original birth certificate is lost, stolen or damaged, you may need to get a new one. While a birth certificate is not usually necessary in day-to-day life, you may find it helpful in situations where you need to prove your identity, such as obtaining a passport or driver’s license. Fortunately, obtaining a copy of your birth certificate is a fairly simple process in most states. It can take several months, however, so start early if you know you will need a copy of your birth certificate in the future. Fill out the “Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record” (available at cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm) or similar document for your state. While the name of this document varies from state to state, its purpose is to establish your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you want to obtain and provide enough information about this person to locate his birth certificate. Information needed on this form may include city of birth, county of birth, gender, father’s name and mo
