The client was unable to obtain public housing that he otherwise qualified for until his SCLS lawyer obtained an order for a delayed birth certificate for him. Vital Records has an administrative process for obtaining a delayed birth certificate. An applicant must provide the agency with 3 different documents verifying the birth facts claimed. Only original or certified documents can be submitted.
A marriage license or a Social Security Card may supply this information. A second document must show the correct age or full date of birth and place of birth of the applicant. The third document must also show and verify the full, correct date of birth, including month, day and year of birth of the applicant.
More recently, the trend in home births has caused similar problems, especially when the birth is unattended by a certified midwife or doula. With the Real ID requirements fast approaching in October , this problem can become even more urgent for persons without a birth certificate, which is the most important document required to obtain a Real ID. Without it, one cannot enter a federal building such as the Social Security office or use air travel or travel interstate by train or bus.
Anyone who has never seen their birth certificate, or who is aware that they do not have a birth record, should take immediate steps to apply to Vital Records to get a copy of their birth certificate. South Carolina Legal Services may be able to help with this process.
To apply for our services, call us at or apply online. If the Department of Vital Records rejects the requests after providing alternative documentation, parties may wish to consult with a family law attorney who can advise them on how to obtain a court order requesting a new birth certificate. She is the founder of a nonprofit mental health group and personal coaching service. By: Anna Green. References Vital Records Registration Handbook.
You can also sign up for our mailing list or email us at info challalaw. Latest News Upcoming Events Contact. When your birth certificate is missing, USCIS requests both of the following: Two separate affidavits from two different people who can attest they have firsthand knowledge of the birth Certificate of unavailability from the local recordkeeping body in the locality where the person was born. The Department of State mentions on the reciprocity web page that the following is acceptable: A notarized affidavit executed by either a parent, if living, or another close relative older than the applicant.
If the applicant has no living relatives that witnessed their birth, a self-attested affidavit detailing their knowledge of the facts of their birth may be accepted.
What if my Indian birth certificate has an error? Secondary Evidence If you are unable to obtain a certificate, you may need to include secondary evidence. If the applicant has no living relatives that witnessed their birth , a self-attested affidavit detailing their knowledge of the facts of their birth may be accepted. The regulations state: Where a record does not exist, the applicant or petitioner must submit an original written statement on government letterhead establishing this from the relevant government or other authority.
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