[cynwoody]

Before we go too far down this road, lets make sure of what we are talking about. Does it pro-port to be an actual copy of the birth certificate, or just a verification that they have the copy on file.

Obviously, it's the latter. His actual birth certificate probably contains a good deal more information and was produced with the technology then available. For instance, mine includes the doctor's signature and ages and occupations of my parents. The address of the Office of Vital Records contains a zone number instead of a zipcode. And, remember, they didn't have laser printers in 1961.

[21stCenturyFreeThinker]

For instance, mine includes the doctor's signature and ages and occupations of my parents.

I love the copy I have of my original. It has a nice, neat little box to be checked if the child was legitimate. I was by the way. lol