Overview and Document Description
The Birth Certificate is a document certifying the fact of birth and the parent-child relationship. Submitted abroad, it needs an accurate translation into the language the receiving country asks for.
Main Purposes and Uses (examples)
proof of family relationship for immigration and green card applications in the U.S. and other countries, proof of lineage for dual citizenship and citizenship-by-descent applications, birth registration and civil-status corrections abroad, age and identity verification for school enrollment and transfers abroad, proof of identity for international marriage registration, spouse and child sponsorship visa applications, passport and ID card applications abroad, proof of heirship in international inheritance proceedings, family relationship checks for insurance enrollment and beneficiary designation abroad, identity documentation for intercountry adoption, claims for pensions and social security benefits abroad, age verification for sports leagues and competitions abroad, legal procedures for name or date-of-birth corrections, family accompaniment screening for long-stay visas etc..