Hey pal I can order a birth certificate for anyone born in California. It is marked informational copy and is certified. Why do they do this? To help fight birth certificate fraud.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/pages/certifiedcopiesofbirthdeathrecords.aspx
Well where are the “informational copies” of Barack Obama’s COLB?
Hawaii has no such law. And even in California, from what you posted: “NOTE Concerning Confidential Information on Birth Record
The bottom portion of the birth certificate (entitled “Confidential Information for Public Health Use”) contains confidential personal information (race, occupation, and medical data - including pregnancy history). Health and Safety Code Section 102430 allows this confidential information to be included on an authorized copy only when specifically requested by the person named on the certificate, the mother listed on the certificate, or the parent who signed the certificate (a father may only receive a confidential copy if he signed the child’s birth certificate). Because a confidential birth certificate contains very personal information, it is not commonly used (or needed) for identification, travel, school, or sports-related purposes. If requesting a birth certificate that contains the confidential information, please write “Confidential Copy” on the application form.”