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A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a person. The term "birth certificate" can refer to either the original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth. Depending on the jurisdiction, a record of birth might or might not contain verification of the event by such as a midwife or doctor.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, an integral part of the 2030 Agenda, has a target to increase the timely availability of data regarding age, gender, race, ethnicity, and other relevant characteristics which documents like a birth certificate has the capacity to provide.

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    Changing Birth Certificate

    When my daughter was born, her mother (wife) and I were separated. Unknown to me, my wife did not put me on the birth certificate. My wife has died and custody of this child and her older brother (also mine) is now with me and I have just discovered the issue with the birth certificate. How...
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  3. Ameliafranklin

    NSW My dad won't give me my birth certificate, I have insufficient ID to apply for a new one.

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  4. pieterv3814

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  5. B

    NSW Adding father to birth certificate if mother refuses

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    NSW Child Support / Birth Certificate

    Hi there. Hoping for some guidance please. I am currently pregnant and the father will not be involved with the child in the future (the father is aware of the pregnancy and has chosen not to be involved). I am considering applying for child support, however I am hesitant to put the father's...
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  7. T

    QLD Father not on birth certificate

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  8. J

    WA Father never wanted child

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  9. Dellamb

    ACT Ex taken my daughter despite not being on birth certificate or registration.

    So my ex and I have had quiet a horrible break up but to make matters worse off for myself he has taken all 3 Kids (2 BIO, 1 NOT) and moved them out of the A. C. T. He is NOT even on my almost 2yr olds birth certificate SO HOW CAN HE JUST BE ABLE TO REMOVE HER FROM THE A. C. T AGAINST MY...
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
  10. M

    NSW Fathers name on birth papers Mother withheld putting Father on Birth Certificate and contact advice

    Hi everyone I had a look before I became a member and I found it the people giving advice did have the child's best interest So I'm looking forward to hearing responses and consider them seriously. I'm a father of a 3 year old girl who I feel is the only reason why I'm still alive and feel...
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