A person uses a birth certificate to prove age, parentage and citizenship. A birth record is a statement of facts concerning an individual. It is a permanent legal record. Birth certificates are needed for entrance to school, voter registration, obtaining a driver's license, marriage license, passport, veterans' benefits, welfare aid, social security benefits, and for many other purposes.
Statistical information is compiled on the number and rate of births.
Characteristics such as place of birth, mother's place of residence, age of mother, plurality, and birth rate are followed and used for demographic estimates. Boys Contact our Web Administrator with comments or questions regarding this site. Copyright 1998, Health Information Department, University of Utah Health Sciences Center. All rights reserved.