Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Who does birth certificates belong to, parent or child?

I'm 25 and my mother will not give me my birth certificate. She would not even let me have it when I was getting my marriage license. I was born overseas, so I don't know how easily I could go about getting another one. Legally, who does my birth certificate belong to?


Asked on 8/11/08, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Who does birth certificates belong to, parent or child?

It is just a piece of paper that she acquired on her own. It is probably hers. Get another one -- it is not hard. Contact the US consulate in the country you were born in, and they will give you guidance.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 7:38 am


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