What can I do if I’ve lost my birth certificate?
The most common way someone finds out that they have a lost birth certificate is that they need it and cannot find it. Not having your birth certificate handy can delay getting a passport, a driver’s license, a job, or numerous other activities.
If you’ve never been in the position of needing to replace your birth certificate before, you might think that you would need to go through the hospital of your birth. You can either go through the vital records department for your county of birth in your state, or we at United States Birth Certificate can help you replace it.
Another precaution you can take if your birth certificate has been lost or stolen is to contact the credit bureaus Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Ask to have a statement added to your personal credit report that asks for any creditor opening an account to verify the identity of the person applying for credit.
Need to replace a lost birth certificate? Use our online order form for fast, easy service. We can send you a certified copy of your birth certificate in as little as 2 to 3 days.
What are some reasons I might need a replacement birth certificate?
When a child is born in the United States, they are issued a birth certificate. This document is their proof of identification and is also used by the government for population monitoring and record-keeping purposes. When the original certificate is lost or damaged, you will need to get a birth certificate replacement.
Here are the most common reasons we process replacement requests for birth certificates:
- Signing a child up for participation in a camp or sports team
- Registration of a child in school
- Getting a driver’s license
- Getting a passport
- Obtaining a marriage license
- Record-keeping for genealogical purposes
- Fulfilling employer requests for a copy of a birth certificate
- Getting a certified birth certificate to obtain a social security number
You can obtain a copy of your birth certificate online quite easily. Simply fill out our order form and have a photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued identification ready to attach to your order. Depending on the time service and state you need a birth certificate from, you can get your birth certificate in mere days.