Originally Posted by
lost*in*cyberspace
I find it odd that someone wouldn't have a copy of their child's birth certificate. You will need it for school registration and other things, so might as well get one now. OP, if you don't want this "hassle," buy your child a seat.
A passport is also fine for age verification on airlines.
Why do you find it odd? I had to give up his birth certificate to get his passport. Will take way too long to get a new one. Been waiting 1.5 years for mine and we are from the same state. My other infant was born abroad. And there is absolutely no way to get that in time.
You do not need a birth certificate for school registration. Nor for anything I know of. Apart from applying for a passport. After that, your birth certificate is useless. I have not had one since I was a teenager many moons ago.
Buying a seat costs money.
I just find the whole birth certificate thing odd. I personally think it is illegal and am thinking about getting an attorney or government agency involved. Never came across anyone saying "we need a birth certificate!" Weird.
When I e-mailed, and called them, they said a passport is not acceptable.