At what age can I apply for my own birth certificate?

A person must be 16 years of age or over to apply for their own birth certificate and must provide their identification .

A child under the age of 16 years applying for their own birth certificate must have the written consent from a parent named in the certificate and that parent's identification.

A parent named on a child's birth certificate can apply for the certificate. That parent's identification must be provided with the application.

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