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  How do you search for birth records?
  Citizens can search a birth record for free by contacting the vital records office for the state of birth. This is a state office that keeps and issues copies of various records that take place in the state. These include records for births, deaths and marriages.
  Is it illegal to have someone else’s birth certificate?
  No, it is not legal to obtain an original birth certificate from the government without a person’s consent. In many states, it is a crime.
  How can I find someone’s birth?
  Finding a birthplace with vital records An individual’s birth certificate is the best place to look for a birthplace, because it is a primary source for that information. Birth certificates are available from either the county or the state where the birth took place, depending on the year of the birth.
  Can I get a birth certificate for someone else in California?
  In California, “authorized copies” can only be obtained by the person named on the birth certificate, parents of the person named on the certificate and a few other people. An informational copy contains the same information as an authorized copy, but is not a valid document to establish identity.
  Can a grandmother get a birth certificate?
  Only the brother, your sister, parent, grandparent, grandchild, spouse, or child of the person named on the birth may get the certificate from us.
  Who can request a birth certificate?
  Who can request a birth certificate?
  Registrant (name on the record) if of legal age (18)
  Parent(s) listed on the Birth Record.
  Legal guardian (must provide guardianship papers)
  Legal representative of one of the above persons (must provide documentation)
  By Court Order (must provide copy of court order)
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  How do I find someone’s birthday public record?
  Do a Google or DuckDuckgo search for their birthday Type their name and city into Google or another search engine to see what comes up. Sometimes links to public records come up, other social media accounts, a personal website, or their date of birth is pulled by the search engine from publicly available information.
  Are birth certificates public record?
  Ordinarily birth certificates are public records. However, where a birth record is changed and a new birth record issued, the original birth record is no longer available for inspection except by court order.
  Can you view birth certificates on ancestry?
  At the top of the page, click on ‘Search’ and then choose ‘Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish’. Enter as much information as you can. When your search results appear, click on ‘View Record’. You’ll be able to see all the Index information available.
  What is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in California?
  You may order copies through VitalChek on an expedited bases. California Vital Statistics issues Authorized and Informational copies of birth certificates; authorized copies are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.
  What documents do you need to get a copy of your birth certificate?
  When submitting your application to request a certified copy of your birth certificate, you are required to prove your identity. In most cases, you will be required to provide a copy of your photo ID, i.e., passport, driver’s license or state photo ID.
  Can I get a copy of my birth certificate online?
  You can get a certified copy of your birth certificate online or by visiting the birth certificate office where the person on record was born. Ordering your birth certificate online is the easiest way to order birth records.