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.
Certified copies of Birth Certificates are official copies issued by the State or county government. An Apostille or Certification confirms that the signature of the official is the true signature of this person. This is the main purpose of the Apostille or Certification procedure.