Reasons You Might Need Your Birth Certificate and How Certified Field Agent Can Help You Obtain a Copy

Your certificate of live birth is not just a piece of paper that the hospital creates when you’re born. While copies of it are often placed in baby scrap books, the official copy should be well protected and stored in a safe place. That is because that document will follow you through life and be required for many official purposes throughout your lifetime.

Why would I need a certified copy of my or my children’s birth certificate?

There are actually many reasons why you might need a certified copy of your birth certificate or your child’s birth certificate. First, to register for school you will need it. Some youth sports leagues also require a certified birth certificate to verify age. Another reason you will need it is to apply for a permit or driver’s license. If your child is approaching the birthday that qualifies them for a driver’s permit, check well in advance to make sure you actually know where their birth certificate is. In addition to the scenarios listed above, you will also need it when applying for a marriage license and some other official documents.

Is there actually a difference between a copy and a certified copy of my birth certificate?

Yes, there is a difference between a copy and a certified copy of your birth certificate. Anyone can make a photo copy of their birth certificate, but that doesn’t make it an official orcertified copy. A certified copy of your birth certificate is obtained from the town or city clerk where you were born. It will usually have an official stamp or raised seal on it. If your copy does not have a raised seal or stamp on it, it is not a certified or official copy and will not be accepted as such.

What if I cannot find my original birth certificate?

If you are unable to locate your original birth certificate, there are two things you can do. The first is to try and obtain a certified copy on your own. That will require knowing where the birth certificate originated, going down to the town or city clerk’s office, paying a fee, and requesting a certified copy of your birth certificate. The entire process can be overwhelming and quite honestly, frustrating. The second option is to call Certified Field Agent.

So, how can Certified Field Agent help me?

Certified Field Agent is a division of Datafied that specializes in document retrieval services. Since 1993, Certified Field Agent has been working to provide top notch services to those needing to recover medical, legal, financial and official records. With a nationwide network of skilled retrieval specialists, Certified Field Agent can track down documents anywhere in the country. If you need help retrieving a certified copy of your birth certificate for whatever reason, Certified Field Agent can help. Contact us at 714-632-3480 to get started or visit us on the web at Certified Field Agent to learn more about the document retrieval services that we offer.