Why a birth certificate is needed for an adult?

Why a birth certificate is needed for an adult?

It is known that for a child, a birth certificate is the main document confirming their identity – it is necessary for them to obtain a passport. And why can this certificate be useful to an adult who already has a passport?

A birth certificate is a unique document, because it contains data not only about the owner, but also about their parents.

Here are the main situations in which a birth certificate may be needed.

1. Identification in case of loss of other documents. If an identity document is lost (for example, a passport), the authorities issuing the document again may require to provide another identity document. One of these papers is a birth certificate.

2. Establishing kinship. Due to the fact that the parents are indicated in the birth certificate, it is used to confirm the blood ties of close relatives. The document may be useful when receiving an inheritance, making a donation, making a pension, benefits.

Why would an adult abroad need a birth certificate?

Despite the fact that the main document confirming a person’s identity is a passport, many foreign institutions require a birth certificate for various purposes.

• - Visa processing
  If the visa is made for the purpose of visiting close relatives, the certificate is used as proof of close kinship. The same applies to situations when you need to apply for a visa for your relatives.

• - Marriage abroad
  For the official registration of marriage in another country, a legalized (with the help of an apostille or consular legalization) and translated birth certificate may be useful. In countries such as France and Italy, this certificate is included in the list of mandatory documents for marriage registration.

• - Receiving inheritance abroad
  In order to confirm the blood relationship, you will need to provide a legalized birth certificate.

• - Obtaining a residence permit and citizenship
  When applying for a residence permit and citizenship, among other documents, it is necessary to present a certificate with an apostille or consular legalization.

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