birth certificate
noun
: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage
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Minors 14 or younger must show a birth certificate and proof of Idaho residency from a legal guardian, and adults 15 or older must show an Idaho driver’s license or other photo ID, among other items.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Brecht said Kilmer’s birth certificate, eyeglasses and daily medication were also left in the vehicle, KATU reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
For more than a century, an American birth certificate has been a key to unlocking the benefits of American citizenship.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The bill requires an individual to provide identification, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register or remain on the voter rolls.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Brecht said Kilmer’s birth certificate, eyeglasses and daily medication were also left in the vehicle, KATU reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
For more than a century, an American birth certificate has been a key to unlocking the benefits of American citizenship.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The bill requires an individual to provide identification, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register or remain on the voter rolls.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Birth certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20certificate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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
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