West of Mpls MN about 50 miles on Hwy 12 | AI's source was the U.S. Department of State.
AI Overview
A US birth certificate does not strictly need to list the specific county to be valid for most purposes, but it must be a certified copy issued by a city, county, or state authority. It must include the holder's full name, date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, a file date, and an official seal.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
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Key Requirements for a Valid Birth Certificate:
Issuing Authority: Issued by the state, county, or city of birth (not a hospital record).
Required Content: Must list the registrant’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, and parents’ full names.
Authentication: Must have the signature of the registrar and an embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal.
File Date: The date filed with the registrar's office must be within one year of birth.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
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While some local jurisdictions might require county information for specific records, federal agencies like the Department of State for passport applications accept certificates that state only the state of birth, provided all other information is present.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
U.S. Department of State (.gov)
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Birth certificate in the county they were born
