State Certified Birth Certificate
Monday, August 16th, 2010I just let my driver’s license expire. Yes, I know . . . Then, I didn’t notice it for 6 months. So, I don’t know exactly why I feel such a rush to get it renewed. But, now that I know about it, I have to get it done. When I went to the tag agency in Moore, Oklahoma where I live, they told me I would have to bring them my birth certificate. I was ONE month past when they could have re-issued based on my old license–cause we all know I’m not who as was after 6 months.
Well, I went home, got my birth certificate, and rushed back to the tag agency. They told me my 100% original birth certificate wouldn’t work. I had to get a new State Certified Birth Certificate. “So,” I said, “this real birth certificate I’ve had for 52 years isn’t good? I mean, it’s the REAL deal!” NO. I have to have a State Certified Birth Certificate.
So, I went home instead of back to work. I have to get this done. I don’t have a license. And, now, I’m worried about how in the world will I verify who I am to the state where I was born over the phone?? I mean to say, if the original document that I’ve hung on to for over 50 years won’t say I’m who I am, then, what in the world can I supply over the phone to verify who I am? And why wouldn’t I be able to supply that in person to get my license? It just doesn’t make any sense that anyone would think this process is anything that would better verify who I am.
Well, something I couldn’t understand turned into something totally ridiculous.
Below is the form I had to fill out. You’ll notice there is absolutely nothing on it that couldn’t be easily discovered with very little research. “Wow.” That’s all I can say–just, “WOW!!” Don’t you feel more secure knowing I can’t get my ID without a really grueling identity verification?
Internet form 01/09/09
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Application for Copy of Birth Certificate
Name of person on the certificate: ______________________________________________
First Middle Last
Date of Birth ________________
Month/Day/Year
Mother’s Maiden Name ______________________________________________
First Middle Last
Father’s Name ______________________________________________
First Middle Last
Place of Birth
City _____________________County ____________________ State ________________
Hospital _____________________ Sex ____ Male; ___ Female;
Requestor’s Relationship:____Parent/Grandparent;____ Guardian or Agent;
_____Brother/Sister ____ Child/Grandchild; ____ Certificate of my own birth; _____Spouse;
Making false statements and misuse of vital records will result in criminal and civil penalties pursuant to WV Code §16-5-38.
__________________________ ____________________________
Signature Printed Name
Requesting ________ copies at $12.00 per copy and enclosing $___________.
Please send check or money order. Please do not send cash. Make checks payable
to Vital Registration
Send copies to: Print your address below.
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
City State Zip
Daytime telephone number ( ) ______ ___________
Area Code
Separate on the above line and return the form to:
Address and phone were here.
Make checks payable to: Government agency was here.
