How to Identify a Certified Birth Certificate in Washington, DC
- 1). Check the birth certificate for the official Washington D.C. government seal in the lower left-hand corner; however, it may be in the middle of the page.
- 2). Rub your finger along the surface of the state/government seal. The seal should be raised against the rest of the paper. If the seal is not embossed, it is not a certified copy.
- 3). Look for the notarized signature and date from the registrar in the lower right-hand corner of the birth certificate.