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Getting a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate

By , About.com GuideJuly 18, 2012

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More often now than ever, when you claim to be a U.S. citizen, somebody will require you to, "Prove it." Among the list of documents proving your U.S. citizenship (video), one of the most often-accepted is a certified copy of your birth certificate. You need one to get a U.S. passport, to apply for Social Security benefits, and in some states, you may even need one to get the identification you need to vote. So, what is a certified copy of your birth certificate and how do you get one? [Learn more...]

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