My son is 4 months old and I got the little birth certificate they send home with you from the hospital. (the one that says, baby ____ was born at ____ Hospital on ____)
But I haven't actually gotten his real one in the mail yet (the one that says mothers name, maiden name, fathers name, etc.)
Should I have received that in the mail by now? Or do I have to call the hospital and get it?
2007-11-09 13:17:39 · 25 answers · asked by Mommy of One 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I live in California.
2007-11-09 13:18:07 · update #1
I live in Idaho, you have to order one from the state for about $13. The paperwork to order one was in the packet of forms they sent home from the hospital, and it was also available online to print off and mail or fax in. I didn't actually order one from my son until I needed it for something legal which was him going to preschool this year. I'm guessing California is very similar and you'll be able to find the necessary form online.
2007-11-09 13:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in California when I had my first child and I filled out all the paper work before leaving the hospital. They told me 2 weeks from then I would be contacted. About 10 days after I had my daughter, they called and I set up and appointment to sign and recieve the birth cetificate. I think I paid $40 dollars but I also got an extra copy for safe keeping. You should contact your hospital to see where they sent your information or the neasest birth certificate and passport office. Best of Luck
2007-11-09 13:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Military Mama due 03/09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm guessing that you have the certificate of birth from the hospital with the baby's foot prints on it right?? If not no worries, you should have your son's birth certificate by now, but you have to contact the Office of Vital Records for the county that you are in. Some places allow you to order the birth certificate by phone, however, you have to pay for it ($14.00 in the state of CA) so most places prefer that you go in and request it in person. So, thats what you need to do. If you need information on contacting th Office of Vital Records for your county, I'm sure your childs pediatrician or the hospital can provide you with that information!!
I hope this helps!!
2007-11-09 14:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Shaynell R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i live in new york therefore i dont know how california works but, you suppose to have the babies birth certificate by now. you should call the hospital and find out
2007-11-09 14:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about California but both of my babies were born in phoenix... They said it takes 3 to 6 weeks... certainly you should have had it by now. Call your office of vital stastics and find out if they can track it for you.. it's possible the hospital hasn't sent the correct information over to them yet...
2007-11-09 13:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You we're depending on which hospital, suppost to pick it up. Well I did. But, I suggest you go to the hospital and ask about it, because without the birth certificate your child can't start school.
2007-11-09 13:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All counties differ. Call your local county clerk's office, I think that's where they come from, if not, they can direct you in the right way. I lived in Georgia when my son was born and it took about 6 months to get his.
2007-11-09 13:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by I love my baby boy! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have to order one, you can get a copy for about 5 bucks at the city office where he was born.
2007-11-09 13:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by paganmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you should have gotten a birth certificate by now dont they just give it to you when you are in the hospital after you have named the baby
2007-11-09 13:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe you should call the Hospital but i got my daughters in like 2/ weeks so..i dont know!
2007-11-09 13:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by MelissaC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋