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A birth certificate is an official document issued by a government authority, typically the vital records office, that records a person's birth. It includes essential information such as the individual's full name, date and place of birth, parents' names, and sometimes additional details like the time of birth or the attending physician. A birth certificate is an official document issued by a government authority, typically the vital records office, that records a person's birth. It includes essential information such as the individual's full name, date and place of birth, parents' names, and sometimes additional details like the time of birth or the attending physician.