Birth records are incontrovertible proof of your existence. They not only document the date and place in which you were born, but who your mother and father were, your mother's maiden name, and other vital facts about your family and your birth. This information is privileged and confidential, and is treated by vital statistics offices with the utmost secrecy.
Security concerns are so paramount, in fact, that the only people who may access your birth records are you, your parents, and often times your spouse. If you have a legal guardian or a designated legal representative, they also may gain access to your birth certificate and other records. In some states and under special circumstances, your siblings and children may also view your records.
Accessing Your Birth Record
No matter who requests access to your birth information, the state vital statistics offices will be exacting in their demands when it comes to the application process. The forms are meticulous for a reason: to protect you from unlawful invasions of your privacy and personal security. This is a serious matter, and more so than ever in this day and age of identity theft and other personal crimes.
Thus, when you fill out the request forms for your birth certificate, you will need to do so accurately and completely. Inaccurate or incomplete information will result in a delay in processing your application. Luckily, online services now exist to help you in this process, and expedite the delivery of your birth records to you.
