Do You Know Where Your Birth Certificate Is?
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Is it stuffed in a file in your home office, locked in a safe deposit box, or simply stashed in a box somewhere? Well, if you’re not sure where yours is, it’s time to look. Without it, there are a variety of things you might not be able to do, such as:
Applying for a Passport
Before you book a flight to Europe or the Caribbean, you’ll want to ensure that you can obtain a passport. Without a passport, you won’t be able to leave the country, even to visit Canada or Mexico in some cases. One of the documents you will need to present when applying for a passport is your birth certificate. If you are not able to find it, Datafied can help!
Getting a Permit or Driver’s License
Your child might be extremely exuberant about applying for a permit on their birthday when they reach the legal age specified by the state you live in, but without a birth certificate they will be sent away. It doesn’t matter how much you beg and plead because states require a certified copy of your birth certificate to issue a permit or driver’s license. If their birthday is approaching, now is the time to locate the misplaced document.
Legally Changing Your Name
When you want to legally change your name, you’ll need prove what it was to begin with. Many states require a certified copy of your birth certificate when you change your name. It doesn’t matter whether you are changing it after getting married, or for other purposes. You will need to present proof of your legally given name and identity.
Registering for School or Sports
When you register your children for school or sports you will need to present a certified copy of their birth certificate. Both school and sports administrators want to make sure that children are assimilated into the correct grade or age group based on the year of their birth. If the time to sign up for school or sports is approaching, make sure you know where your children’s birth certificates are.
Can’t Locate Your Birth Certificate?
If this blog has gotten you thinking about where your birth certificate is located, that’s a good thing! You never know when you’ll need to submit a certified copy of it for legal, financial or medical purposes. If you can’t locate your birth certificate after looking for it, it might be time to bring in the professionals. At Datafied, we have a team of certified field agents that can obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate. That means you can apply for a marriage license, book flights to Europe or even register for school or sports. Give us a call at 800-765-7510 if you’re looking to track down your birth certificate today!
