What happens if you have 2 birth certificate

A hospital birth certificate is probably the last thing on a new parent’s mind — but it’s important.

In fact, the U.S. government calls it “the most important document you’ll need to prove your legal identity and age.” A birth certificate is required to apply for a passport or government benefits, enroll in school, join the military, or claim a pension or insurance benefits.

Can you get multiple copies of birth certificate

And parents have lots of questions about it: Do you get a birth certificate at the hospital? When do you sign the birth certificate? How many birth certificates do you need?

Currently, the U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth looks like an application, with boxes asking for specific pieces of information that clocks in at two pages and 58 questions long.

The information requested on a birth certificate includes full name, the time and date of birth, the place of birth, and information about the parents of the child. Additionally, you’ll need to provide information regarding ethnicity and demographics.

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