2006-08-21 07:42:25 · 7 answers · asked by Tanya 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Babies records are only available to the immedate family, upon request in writing.
You may request records for deceased relatives, via Vital Records in Towns and states. But not for living relatives without their express permission. There are sites on the internet for every state, for the USA, pay sites, city sites, and others. You should only go to the state and city - they are cheapest.
2006-08-21 07:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Rust is right. Birth records are NOT public record. No record is public if the person is still living, either. You must have proof you are related to that person to get one. And, if they are still alive, they must give written permission. It falls under the HIPAA agreement, patient/doctor privlege. If you have permission, or it's far enough back, say, 19th century, contact your local Archives or vital records. For a modest fee, usually only $10, they will look up and make you a copy of the certificate, if there is one. If they cannot find one, they keep your fee, though. You would not be able to look up a hospitals' records, though, to see who was born when. Hopitals don't give birth certificates; that's a state thing. They may have a record of the birth, but they are not allowed to give out such information, and is it's been long enough, won't have it anyway.
2006-08-21 15:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by graytrees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A birth record for a LIVING person can only be accessed by the person in question or the birth parent, and then proof of who you are is required. A birth record for a DECEASED person can only be obtained with a DEATH RECORD. After a certain amount of time they can become public domain.
Some states have opted to put some birth and/or death records on line - Kentucky is one of those states.
2006-08-22 17:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by phonecardlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the records are a certain age they become public domain. Census records are on microfilm and can be viewed from 1930 on backwards. Ask someone at a Genealogical Society about the rules concerning this. Or a librarian.
2006-08-21 21:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's public record. And now you have the right to access public record or public information. Using this method, a lot of adopted children were able to trace or locate their biological parents.
2006-08-21 14:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
birth records in the USA are not public records.
2006-08-21 14:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't.
2006-08-21 15:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋