Q: Do I get a copy of my Certificate of Foreign Birth from Virginia Dept of Health or from the Dept of State (CRBA)?
Was adopted by a US citizen but he didn't apply citizenship for me - my mothers Filipino. So am technically not a US citizen. Am from the Philippines. I just need a newer copy of my vital certificate (they issued - a V.S. 15B - Certificate of Foreign Birth (short form) to get authenticated by the state and embassy for use here in the Philippines to apply for a passport. Last I applied for a vital certificate at VDH, they told me to get a copy of a Certificate of Foreign Birth from the Dept of State. Am confused as to where I'm supposed to get a copy of my birth certificate. Thank you
A: I have used Vital Records to get copies of those born in the U.S. If you were born abroad, contact Dept. of State to obtain Certificate of Foreign Birth or sometimes the Embassy in DC can assist.
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