It seems to me the only thing you have is the dubious race designation. Someone blacked out a number and made an electronic copy, so what?
Before the age of computers, records were lost all the time. When you get right down to it, we have to take his word and his relative’s word for it. It’s not always possible to prove when and where you were born.
I have seen authentic Birth Certificates from Hawaii, and they ALL have an embossed Seal countersigned by a signature of the County Clerk.
This obviously doesn’t have that. On the face of the certificate is a notice that Any Alterations Invalidate This Certificate.
The Certificate number has been scratched out (if it ever existed). By definition, the “Certificate” is invalid.
“Before the age of computers, records were lost all the time. When you get right down to it, we have to take his word and his relative’s word for it. It’s not always possible to prove when and where you were born.”
Did the job he’s seeking not have very specific when/where birth requirements, you might have a point. Unfortunately (for him and his supporters) he must provide proof he qualifies for the position.