I’ve seen numerous others posting that a BC must be shown to get a driver license, etc., as you did.
I’m 68 and only have had to show my BC to join the US Navy, obtain a Top Secret security clearance a few years later at a defense contractor and then employment at another defense contractor later on; as well as Social Security enlistment.
Perhaps the requirements for a BC disclosure differ from State to State, but those are the only circumstances here in Texas that required me to provide my BC.
If you obtained a top secret security clearance they use the soc. I believe they ask you some personal information as well. When I went to get my marriage license they would only accept a certifiec opy with raised seal.
For a certification of live birth anyone can walk into the office up to a year after a child is born and make claim child was born there. I do not think the child needs to be present. It doesnt require any identifying information etc. whereas a birth certificate is detailed.