We only issue certified copies of a birth or death certificate on file. The certified copy will show the name of the subject at birth, date of birth, place of birth, parents’ names, file date, and certificate number.

The certified photocopy will be a copy on security paper of the original certificate. It may contain additional information such as time of birth. Many birth certificates were handwritten and may be difficult to read. If changes have been made to the certificate, the original information may be crossed out and new information written in. You may need a certified photocopy of a birth certificate if you require an apostille or are planning to adopt a child from a foreign country. If you require a certified photocopy of the birth certificate, please specify that in your request. If you have questions concerning this subject, please contact our office.