birth certificate

noun

: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage

Examples of birth certificate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here are some examples: Proof of identity documents: Valid U.S. passport or passport card Original or Certified copy of U.S birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office). —

Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024 Our state has long required voters to hand over a birth certificate, a passport or another document proving their citizenship. —

Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024 Parents are required to submit hard copies of documents such as the child’s Social Security card and birth certificate by mail to each of the three agencies. —

Steve Weisman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Others have lost medications and critical documents like birth certificates and Social Security cards, setting back efforts to stabilize people with housing, mental health services, and addiction treatment. —

Angela Hart, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birth certificate

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of birth certificate was in 1821

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“Birth certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20certificate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.

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