Public Birth Records

Public birth records are kept by the state officials of each state in the US. The records are usually based on the submission of birth records from the hositals.

Today, public birth records are filed with your local county registrar and stored electronically. There are many sites that allows you to get copies of birth certificates. The birth record is the best way to proof a person’s age. You can obtain the birth records by contacting the county or health department. They are needed when applying for driving license and a passport.

A certified copy of the birth certificate is provided by the Vital records office. This copy has the state registrar’s raised seal and signature and can constitute of an identification paper for someone. Click here to find out where you can access public birth records.