For a U.S. passport, you will need to provide proof of citizenship, which can include a birth certificate. However, there are alternative documents you can use.

Birth certificates are required for many things, but one was never created for a 67-year-old Columbus woman. The Open Shelter is helping her get one.

Birth certificates are required for many things, but one was never created for a 67-year-old Columbus woman. The Open Shelter is helping her get one.

Jessie Lovette was born at home in Georgia in the 1940s, during segregation and never received a birth certificate.

More than 500 Oaxacans registered and received new birth certificates this year in Mexico's second annual drive in its Philadelphia and New York City consulates.

“This birth certificate will give you answers to all questions concerning the history of the vehicle in question, including individual items of data,” BMW Classic said in its announcement.

Birth certificates are required for many things, but one was never created for a 67-year-old Columbus woman. The Open Shelter is helping her get one.