Many people just forget about their certificates until they need them.
But why exactly do they need them for? Let us see.
The government requires a certificate for every child born.
This helps them to keep a tab on the total population.
Birth certificates contain very important information like the parents' legal name, date and time of birth, place of birth, the child's name, the child's gender and a registration number that help to identify a person correctly.
Being a citizen of a country, it your right to have a certificate of birth.
Birth certificates are generally stored at the regional office, but some people prefer to keep a copy for themselves.
Certificates are mostly required for the following reasons: For school admissions - Every school asks for lawfully honoured birth certificates for its records.
This helps the authorities to verify the details provided by the parents.
For various bank accounts - You will have to furnish your certificate whenever you go to open an account in a bank.
For Social Security Card application - Certification of birth has to be produced while applying for your Social Security Card.
For passport application - Whenever you need to go abroad, you need a passport.
For your driving license - certificates are required for age verification when someone applies for a driving license.
For buying insurance - Many insurance companies ask for a certificate if you apply for health insurance or pension plans.
For a marriage license - Whenever to decide to marry, you will need a marriage license and you will have to submit your birth certificate when you apply for it.
So, the next time you think your birth certificate is nothing but an unassuming document, sit back and rethink.
It is perhaps your most important proof of identity.