To become a citizen at birth, you must: 1  Be born in the U.S or in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States, that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. 2  Have a parent or parents who were citizens at the time of your birth.
Non-certified Copies of Birth Records. A non-certified copy is a plain paper copy of a birth record. Non-certified copies are for informational use only and cannot be used for legal purposes. If you need a certificate for legal use, please go to Birth Certificates.
Signature Certification, Notarization of Copies and Full Notarization of a Document. Signature Certification. The certification of the signature is the simpler form. By certifying the signature the consular officer confirms that the person indicated in the document signed it in front of him.