BethC1952
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2001
If you were born in Jersey City, New Jersey and have a copy of your birth certificate that you are planning to use for identification to get a passport, please be aware that it may not be accepted. This applies to ALL birth certificates issued there (or in Secaucus), regardless of how old you are.
Our local newspaper (The Link) has an article this week that says that ALL Jersey City birth certificates have been declared void (due to some kind of investigation regarding terrorism). I have little faith in this newspaper, but if you're planning on using that birth certificate, please call the Department of Vital Statistics in Jersey City and verify the information. Apparently, you can use your birth certificate to get a driver's license, but will be unable to use it for ID for a passport!
Thank goodness I already have a passport, and have plenty of time before I have to renew it!
Beth
Our local newspaper (The Link) has an article this week that says that ALL Jersey City birth certificates have been declared void (due to some kind of investigation regarding terrorism). I have little faith in this newspaper, but if you're planning on using that birth certificate, please call the Department of Vital Statistics in Jersey City and verify the information. Apparently, you can use your birth certificate to get a driver's license, but will be unable to use it for ID for a passport!
Thank goodness I already have a passport, and have plenty of time before I have to renew it!
Beth