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.
copy of a birth certificate issued by the Local Vital Records Office will have a raised seal, will show. the signature of the Local Registrar, and will be printed on security paper. A certified copy may be required to. obtain a state-issued driverâs license or identification, for travel to foreign countries, to obtain a passport, or for.
Certified copies of Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates are available for these events that occurred in Oakland County. All copies issued by this office are certified copies with a raised seal and serve as an 'original' document. Birth Records prior to 1935 or Marriage/Death Records prior to 1942 are available in person or by mail only.