Original birth certificate
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
February 24, 2020 1:37am CST
Yesterday I was going through some of my papers and I found my mum's original birth certificate. It made me quite nostalgic. She was born in 1925 so it was a bit faded and old but still in good condition. Considering she was 90 when she died it occurred to me that a simple piece of paper will outlive her by many years as I will pass it on to my daughter when I die.
I also have my own birth certificate which I have kept safe but many people lose theirs and have to apply for a new one which costs quite a bit over here.
Do you have your original birth certificate?
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
24 Feb 20
I applied to get copies of my own birth certificate as well as my daughter's. Then discovered my mom had put my original birth certificate into the photo album she placed all my baby pictures in. *shake my head*
Birth certificates aren't too expensive here. I paid $10 for each of them.
Hello! I was thinking about you and decided to see if you were here and having fun. 
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
I have been back 2 months and made a comment on one of your posts but you didn't reply 
JeffMoffitt and I have been wondering how you were. Are things good with you?
JeffMoffitt and I have been wondering how you were. Are things good with you?2 people like this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@DaddyEvil I get memory issues but mine are related to age. It is one of the big 0s at the end of this year. scary. 
. How is your health generally?
So you did not want to move? I hope you have found somewhere nice to live where you can settle for good.
. How is your health generally?
So you did not want to move? I hope you have found somewhere nice to live where you can settle for good.3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Yeah, I haven't been on myLot much lately. (I think this is the first time I've been here in roughly three months but could be mistaken about that. I'm having memory issues again, so who knows...)
Pretty and I were forced to move from the house we'd lived in for over 22 years, so we've been having a wonderful time getting everything situated to suit us at the new place. 
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Feb 20
Ugh! That reminds me that I need to dig through my files and pull out my original birth certificate. I have to renew my driver's license this May, and they are going to ask to see an original copy of my birth certificate. I hope I didn't lose the one I have, because it is a pain in the butt to have to apply to get a new copy.
That is really nice that you still have her original birth certificate. When my mom passed away last April, my brother and I were going through all her stuff at her house and we found her first driver's license when she was 16 years old. Not sure why she kept it all those years, but it was fun looking through and finding old things from her boxes of files.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
Yes we found all sorts of things when we went through mum's stuff. She still had a ration book that was issued at the end of WW2. Things were so much different back then. I will keep that always to remind myself how lucky we are to have what we want in the way of food.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@moffittjc Yes I've been talking to him, the infamous DaddyEvil. He doesn't visit often now. but it was nice to chat for a while.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 It’s crazy how much we take for granted nowadays, compared to the sacrifices generations before us had to make.
By the way, look who popped in below to comment!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
It's a part of our history and commemorates the time we were born.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
25 Feb 20
You can't have an old birth certificate, @Shavkat! Just look at your avatar! You're only a little boy! 
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
24 Feb 20
Yes, I have my original birth certificate but it is sad that the handwriting on it is not very legible. But my name is clear and also the date of birth.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
Mine is still in perfect condition with the name of my parents written clearly. It takes me right back into my childhood and makes me remember what it was like to live with them.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 the writings on the birth certificate is a big issue for some. My eldest brother was named Al Cesinando but in the birth certificate it was Alfonso. It was only discovered when my brother entered high school that required the birth certificate.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@Alexandoy How could that happen. Here the parents go to register the birth and the certificate is drawn up in front of them.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
Yes I think that but lots of people lose them.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@avi256 Yes that happens here but people can apply for a new one.
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Once people get their other certificates, they tend to lose birth certificate.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
Yes it is. She was very poorly at the end but she did live a good long life.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Feb 20
No, not now everyone elses was around the house but mine was locked away under lock and key for ages and ages.
I have a copy of a full birth certificate but I am still waiting for Madrid to send me the orginal.That was nearly 2 years ago now.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950
Yes they send you the copy but they keep the original for goodness knows what for a certain amount of time.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Feb 20
@lovinangelsinstead21 How very strange. I wonder what the reasoning is behind that,
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
You applied 2 years ago and they haven't sent it? Does it normally take that long?
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Feb 20
Yes, I have it. And my parents and grandparents also have it. It is compulsory to keep them, otherwise you cannot apply for a state job, for example, you cannot renew your ID or your driving license, you cannot marry etc.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Feb 20
@sprite1950 We can use it, too, if I am correct. But when we need official papers to be done, we need the birth certificate.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
@rappeter13 I can't remember the last time I had to show my birth certificate. I normally use my driving licence for ID but I'm sure there are instances where I would need it. I think I must have needed it to renew my passport.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
We can also use our passport as a form of ID or out driving licence. It does not have to be a birth certificate.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
24 Feb 20
1925 and still in good condition? That is amazing. I don't think my grand parents have kept their birth certificates. Even my aunt cannot see her original birth certificate and she is just 68
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
I'm 69 and my birth certificate is in good condition.. Everything can be seen perfectly as the ink is still good.
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@averygirl72 I'm glad I have my mum's cetificate. I will pass it on to my daughter when I die.
@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I can't believe that because most old people here have trouble with their original birth certificates only the newer generation have original copy of their birth certificates
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
That's unusual but quite a good idea as it stops it getting lost.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
@LadyDuck I that the reason?!! There are many unmarried mothers here.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
24 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I had to go through so many offices and sign so many paper to get a copy of mine. They do not release anymore the full copy of birth certificate "not to discriminate" those who are born from an "unknown father". Ridiculous!!!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
1 Mar 20
You never know when you might need it. I think I had to show mine to get my passport renewed.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
24 Feb 20
Sometimes it amazes me when I look at it and then think how old I am now!"
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@JudyEv (325755)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Even the kids born in 2000 are now 20 years old. How did that happen?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
I want to pass it on to my daughter when I am gone. I love the fact that I have my mum's. Still in good condition after all those years,
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
29 Feb 20
@porwest Absolutely. The writing is often quite fancy on birth certificates too.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
29 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I think it is a neat thing to pass on. Imagine it continuing to be passed on and someone looking at it 200 years from now.
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@florelway (23118)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Mar 20
My copy is already a reproduction.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
6 Mar 20
Don't you have to produce the original sometimes? We have to for a passport.
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@florelway (23118)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Mar 20
@sprite1950 yes.They are the authenticated copy.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
6 Mar 20
Yes it's important not to lose it but many people do.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
3 Mar 20
I was wanting to get a "special" ID at the Department of Motor Vehicles a few days ago The only birth certificate I had in the safe deposit box was a copy of it. I couldn't get that ID. I found out my uncle has my original birth certificate. My mother is supposed to be giving it back to me. I will be putting it in the safe deposit box. I have my mother's original birth certificate and a copy of my aunt's too.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Mar 20
Yes many places insist on an original certificate so it's best to keep hold of it if you can.
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
26 Feb 20
Yes of course I have here
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Feb 20
Some people lose them. I'm so glad I have my mum's birth certificate.
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
26 Feb 20
@sprite1950 that's good
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Feb 20
Yes I always keep it in a safe place.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Mar 20
They come in very useful for ID purposes.
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