

You must also submit one of the following types of secondary evidence: You must be as specific and detailed as possible in your explanation. If you’re unable to locate your birth certificate or obtain a copy containing the required information, you must submit a notarized personal affidavit (written explanation) in which you describe the facts of your birth and the reason you’re unable to get a certified copy of the document.

We’ll be your visa planning partner from beginning to end. We’ve helped more than 100,000 people with their immigration plans. You must obtain the birth certificate from the issuing authority in your country of birth.īoundless can help you easily manage your immigration documents for your green card application. Please note that birth certificates issued by a consulate or embassy of your home country in the United States will not be accepted. If the information for your country of birth specifies that birth certificates are “ unavailable” or “ nonexistent,” you will not be required to submit this document. (On the upper left-hand side of this website, you will need to select the first letter of your country’s name, select your country, and click on the “Birth, Death, Burial Certificates” tab to view the information you need.) Department of State’s website lists the name of the issuing authority in each country, as well as the current fee and procedures for obtaining an official copy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the the name and address of each vital records office, as well as the cost of obtaining an official copy. If you were born in the United States, that would be the office of vital records in the state where you were born. You will need to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the appropriate government agency. Have a question about your birth certificate? Boundless offers unlimited support from our team of immigration experts, so you can apply with confidence and focus on what’s important, your life in the U.S. What if my birth certificate is not written in English?Īn original birth certificate that is written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. An extract copy leaves out any unnecessary details that are useful only to the country or agency that issued the document. If your birth certificate is an “ extract” (abbreviated) version of the original, it should include only the above information. What if my birth certificate is an “extract”?
NOTARIZED BIRTH CERTIFICATE HAWAII REGISTRATION
