VA birth certificates are, of course, issued to U.S. citizens born in the state of Virginia. Everybody, no matter where they're from, should have a copy of their birth certificate. If you're not sure whether you still have yours, double check to make sure you have this valuable documentation.

This leads us to our next issue of importance. Never, ever give your birth certificate information to just anybody! This is vital personal information which, should the wrong people become involved, could be used in identity theft.

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Identity theft is a headache you don't want to have to deal with. It can take years to straighten out and can cost you dearly. Only share your birth certificate information with accountable parties, such as official government offices (such as the DMV) or the human resources department of a new employer.

There are several ways to go about obtaining a copy of your VA birth certificate. One is apply directly to the vital statistics office of the county or parish in which you were born. Another way is to go online and utilize the many speedy services available to obtain VA birth certificates.