birth certificate
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of birth certificate
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"However, when the baby was born and we went to get the birth certificate, the name Dunyo was no longer there" after the update, she said.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
"Obviously, to get a passport you need your birth certificate," he explained.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
However, in order to get a passport, people still need to prove their citizenship, which for most Americans, means providing their birth certificate.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Until now, a valid birth certificate had been sufficient to establish a person’s U.S. citizenship.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
There’s a coupon for carpet cleaning, Boo’s birth certificate, which says Bridget Chesley—a mistake…she’s a Hooperman just like me—and a bunch of photos and stuff.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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