As back-to-school season arrives, parents are gathering important documents for registration, including birth certificates. For many families, especially those with children entering pre-K or kindergarten for the first time, obtaining an official birth certificate is a necessary step.
Quick guide to getting birth certificates for school registration
That hospital souvenir birth certificate won’t be enough when registering your child for school – you’ll need a certified copy.
“When a child is born what they have from the hospital is a souvenir copy,” said Tina Belock, deputy registrar with Vital Records.
“Especially the littles, the ones going to pre-K or kinder for the first time. We see all those parents this time of year,” Belock said…