and have the State Issued Credit Card sized birth certificate and havent had any trouble on either cruise or using them at the airport as ID. It is laminated in Plastic and therefore impossible for it to have a raised seal. Both cruises I specifically asked about it and was told that most generally the people checking people in know what states do and dont have the wallet type birth certificates. Utah is one who is fortunate (or unfortunate depending on how you look at it) where you can get the credit card sized one that is laminated. I take the telephone number for the Vital Statistic office with me so I can call them in case of a problem but if you are truly worried about it get a passport. They are a sure thing for everyone! I need to get a new one since mine has expired and has been expired for 11 years now and I think I might just suck up the money and get one but I dont understand how the cruise lines can deny you boarding if you for sure have a state issued birth certificate.
This was copied directly from the Disneycruise website!
What documentation do I need to bring?
All U.S. and Canadian citizens must travel with proof of citizenship, which is a valid passport, or certified birth certificate with a picture identification, or a certified naturalization certificate with a picture identification. Acceptable forms of picture identification are state or provincial driver's license with a picture, or federal, state, province, or local government photo I.D. card. Children 17 and under who are U.S. or Canadian citizens are only required to have proof of citizenship, excluding picture identification.
All Guests who are non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States will be required to travel with their Alien Registration Card (Green Card) and valid passports. All other Guests must have valid passports and necessary visas at time of embarkation. Travel documents required throughout the vacation are the responsibility of the Guest. Please consult with your
travel agent, government agencies, embassies, or consulates to determine documentary requirements.
Any Guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of cruise fare will be issued.
For all non-U.S. citizens, including Canadian citizens, travel documents will be collected at check-in by a
Disney Cruise Line representative and a passport/Alien Resident Card receipt will be issued for presentation to Immigration Inspectors upon return to Port Canaveral.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/faq/faqgroupingindex?id=RatesAndDatesFAQGrping#RatesDocumentationFAQ
If you will notice it does NOT state RAISED seal anymore!
Heidi