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Learn about US birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records. Understand the different terms related to vital records in the United States, what purposes they serve, and more.

What Rights Do Fathers Have if Not on a Birth Certificate?

When married couples have a child, the father’s name is included on the birth certificate without needing to establish paternity. In this case, parental obligations and rights are equal for both p...

For years, people have become more interested in understanding who they are and where their families come from.

Thanks to genealogy records, you can use birth certificates and other documents to c...

Federal holidays are dates that have been designated as holidays by the U.S. federal government (5 U.S.C. 6103). In 2023, there will be 11 different federal holidays within the United States.

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Obtaining records for Puerto Ricans in the New York City area just became much easier.

A new Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) office will open in the Bronx, NY to help Puerto R...

Establishing identity and age is essential for 16 and 17-year-olds who are planning to apply for certain legal documents such as a state driver’s license, employment, or even school admission. That...

Your California birth certificate is a vital record that you will need at some point for documentation purposes. It is essential to have a California birth certificate if you are a resident of that...