[Spunky]

"Simple explanation here that most people miss:

"You can PHOTOCOPY the original, long form, vault copy birth certificate,..."

I get you now. Yes, you can photocopy the original. Just as long as the certified seal shows up it will be accepted. I have done this with Death Certificates.

[Kansas58]

Well, you can also have the original certificate photocopied, and then have the state CERTIFY that copy.