birth certificate

noun

: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage

Examples of birth certificate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But just before signing the birth certificate at the hospital, Michael had one last suggestion. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Senate Bill 100 allows adult adoptees to obtain copies of their original birth certificates. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The most common criticism has been that the policy allegedly allows trans athletes to bypass the restriction by changing the gender on their birth certificate. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Parents and legal guardians must provide evidence of their five-year residency when purchasing licenses on behalf of a child under age 15, as well as the child’s birth certificate. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

birth certificate

noun

birth cer·​tif·​i·​cate -(ˌ)sər-ˈtif-i-kət 

: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage