A certificate in context
Sample birth certificate
A full certificate brings the names, places and relationships in a birth record together in one document.
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What does a birth certificate show?
The sample certificate shows the fields used on a certified copy of an entry in the birth register. Depending on the period, you may find the child’s name, sex, date and place of birth, the parents’ names, the father’s occupation, the informant’s details and the date of registration.
Use the full-size example alongside the checklist on our birth certificate guide to understand the information you are looking for.
