What is a birth certificate?
Q: What is a birth certificate?
A: A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a child.
Q: What information does a birth certificate usually include?
A: A birth certificate usually includes the birth name, date and time of birth, sex of the child, place and/or location of birth, names of the parents of the child, occupations of parents of the child, birth weight and length, name of informant registering the birth, date of registration of birth, and a birth registration number or file number.
Q: Who is responsible for preparing the official birth certificate in the United States?
A: In the United States, it is the responsibility of the mother's physician, midwife, or a hospital administrator to prepare the official birth certificate.
Q: Is a birth certificate proof of a person's identity?
A: No, a birth certificate itself is not proof of a person's identity, but only a record stating that a birth occurred at the time, date, and place stated on the certificate.
Q: What may a person need to prove their identity?
A: A person may need a photo ID, generally issued to an adult, to prove their identity.
Q: Do most countries have regulations for the registration of births?
A: Yes, most countries have statutes and laws that regulate the registration of births.
Q: Are the occupations of the parents of the child included on a birth certificate?
A: Yes, the occupations of the parents of the child are usually included on a birth certificate.
