How many copies of Birth Cert?

MayDayGirl · January 2009

I'm sending in my paperwork to get DC's birth cert, and I'm wondering if I should get 2 for some reason?

*Mush* · January 2009

Definitely get more than 1 because if you want to apply for a passport, you have to send the original copy in (you get it back but it takes a couple of weeks) I got 3

LyndsayQ · January 2009

We ordered 2, one for her baby book and one for the safe.

JAC1027 · January 2009

I got one and will make copies and have them notarized for free. I wasn't about to spend more than $20.

sunnygyrl · January 2009

We got two. One for her passport and one for the safe. They were only $12 so why not!

betsnup · January 2009

We got three, just because it was $20 for the first copy, and $3 for each additional - that way we won't have to pay $20 again (hopefully).

honeybeez · January 2009

Ours are $10.00 for the 1st one and $2.00 each additional certificate-- I got 4.

RedBrideNC · January 2009

I got 2

ad*H*ab · January 2009

Mine were $20 for the 1st and $17 or each after that. I got 2. Then I found out that you can make copies of them and have them notorized and be concidered an original, DH is a notary so that could have saved me lots of money. We won't be living here forever and it's not easy to get one mailed to you.

LyndsayQ · January 2009

honeybeez:
Ours are $10.00 for the 1st one and $2.00 each additional certificate-- I got 4.

Geez! I paid $40 for 2! I wonder why the cost difference?

JAC1027 · January 2009

LyndsayQ:
honeybeez:
Ours are $10.00 for the 1st one and $2.00 each additional certificate-- I got 4.
Geez! I paid $40 for 2! I wonder why the cost difference?

Ohio has some of the highest taxes and gov't related fees in the country.

MrsL.inMarch · January 2009

We got 5 total, but the first was $12, and each additional was only $4. We figured that it was easier to order too many now, than have to deal with the hassle of getting another copy later.

xmasbabymama · January 2009

mine were $20 each too

BrideNamedMeg · January 2009

I just got one...we can always get another from our town hall if we need it...but there really isn't much you need a birth certificate for.

fiasco · January 2009

Mine came automatically in the mail. It comes from when you fill out paperwork in the hospital. I don't think I paid for it and I don't think there was any option for ordering more than one. Any NYers know what I'm talking about or am I an idiot?