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US Government Birth Certificates: How to Get One

There are occasions, such as getting married or getting a passport, when you will need a U.S. government birth certificate. If you don't have it, you don't need to worry because there is an easy way to obtain one. Although obtaining your U.S. government birth certificate may seem like a time-consuming hassle, the process is simple and the instructions are easy to follow. Within a short period of time, you can have the certificate you need in your hands.

City and state where you were born
Personal check / Money order
Government issued photo identification

Instructions

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  Go online to the page site for the National Center for Health Statistics located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
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  Click on the "Need a birth, death or marriage certificate" link on the right side of the page. You will then be directed to a page where you must choose the state in which you were born.
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  Click on the name of the state of your birth. You will be taken to a page that tells you how much the certificate will cost, who to make the check or money order out to, what information to include, and where to send the request.
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  Click on the link of the state website listed regarding applications for U.S. government birth certificates. You will then be directed to your birth state's Department of Health website.
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  Read the state's exact requirements and guidelines regarding how to obtain a U.S. government birth certificate. Follow the instructions listed, such as what documents to download and fill out, how much money to send, and what forms of identification to include.
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  Complete all steps as listed and wait to receive your U.S. government birth certificate.