I have just had my application for a passport returned as I do not know my fathers date & place of birth & I do not have my mothers birth certificate - how do they expect people to have this when their mother was born over 63 years ago!? Surely the fact that I have my own birth certificate is enough proof that I am British? I can prove my education has been only in the UK & even give my national insurance number & NHS number yet simply because I do not have my fathers information I can't apply for a passport! How ridiculous is that!!
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It's really not that hard to get your parents' birth certificates. See the site below. As for why they need it, after 1982, they began requiring children born in the UK to prove that their parents were citizens or permanent residents. Simply being born in the UK is not enough to prove you are a citizen.
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From Pirmasens and Heidelberg I make the assumption that your father was military. So first of all do you have a birth certificate? What is your mother's nationality? When you are born overseas you have to file for a certification of birth with the State Department. This is easily gotten and would have most of the information that you need to get started. If he was military there are ways to find out the basics as well which are too numerous to list here. If you have an idea of where he is from there are things you can do as well. What I'm saying is that you need to give more details. I went through this and it turned out worth it.
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It is sad to hear how they treat you. There is ways of finding out if you where adopted like getting hold of your birth certificate. You can ask a social worker to assist you with this. You are probably not adopted. Your parents have issues like struggling to cope and you should not take this treatment as if your the one at fault. How old are you?\n\nGet trough this by seeking help, professional help and when your 18 start a life for yourself. \n\nNOBODY NEEDS TO BE TREATED THIS WAY!!!!!!!!
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On web search type the state you were born, and vital statistics, you will find the information to obtain a copy (or copies )of your birth certificate. \n\nUnless you were born abroad and your parents are U.S. Citizens than here is a page where you might be able to located your birth certificate.
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This varies from place to place. If you were born in England you would have to write there. Usually, if you are in the same country you were born, call the Registrar General. This will be found in the government section of your phone book. They will send you the forms that you are required to fill out. You will have to answer questions such as your mother's maiden name. The fee is approximately $50.00.  If you live in the United States, you would contact the Dept. of Vital Statistics and they will send out the appropriate forms. Hope this helps.
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Not at all, no.\n\nMost people born in the U.S. and Canada do, issued by various government agencies. But some people do not. It is getting rare as despotism gains a stronger hold in the two countries mentioned and a birth certificate is needed for many things.\n\nSome people like my father never had their births registered until they were adults, my mother's was not registered until she was 60 years old.\n\nMost people have certificates issued by counties or cities in the U.S. I have one but it was issued by the Federal Government.\n\nWhat is it that you are after in particular?
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i would try to get a court order to look at birth records you might not need one i think after a certain amount of time these records have to become public records.\ntry city hall or your local hall of records i am sure you will find something. also becareful what you wish for and keep an open mind hope all turns out ok
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Well Maybe you were born on the 16th but legally it says on the 14th on your birth certificate. This happen to me. I was born on the 17 of August but the hospital did not get the information until the 20th of August. So ethier the birth certificate department messed up or the hospital. And if I am wrong I can totally relate because I have two birthdays too. So legally on my Birth Cert it says the 20th but my mother says it was really the 17th..
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British nationality law, especially as it relates to former colonies and territories, is rather complex.  Generally speaking though, it would be unusual for someone to acquire BOC after 1983.  You would need to present a great deal more information in order to assess your personal situation.\n\n(Hey, you wrote to me for more information, but you won't even pick my answer?  That's bad form!)
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Yep the system is pretty pathetic.  The UK generally doesn't recognise anything.  Two of my friends have degrees from their mother countries.  One had to do a conversion exam; the other had to start from scratch as her degree was not recognised in the UK at all.  Bit arrogant.  All those years of study not recognised!  I wouldnt be pleased.
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Yeah but do you not remember the war with England.\n\nBesides I got a french joke... There was this guy who arrived in france. The guy taking the passports asked him for his. He said he didn't have one. The french guy was like "that is iimpossible you always need a passport when you come to france. The guy said well on D-day there was no french go to show it too.
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By being adopted, your step dad is legally your father. Every child get the citizenship of their parents unless your parents explicitly ask for something else (here, rules on where you were born apply - if this is so, which I doubt, you may of course seek to change it). You are, by UK and international law, therefore entitled to British citizenship. However you need to apply, and the adoption papers are here the focal evidence for your rightful citizenship.\n\nOn the other hand, have you ever lived in the UK? Some, if not most, countries have rules saying that people who have never lived in their country until the age of 18 or 20 or 22, must apply specifically to retain their citizenship. If you, your Ghanian (?) mother and your British (step) father resides in Ghana, you may face some problems. If so, you may wish to consult an immigration solicitor or charity in the UK ...
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PLEASE CONTACT THE PASSPORT OFFICE WHER YOU HAVE APPLIED.  THEY WILL GIVE YOU A SUITABLE REPLY.\n\n\nALL THE BEST.
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Since am also from the Philippines, you can obtain an authenticated birth certificate via telephone though it's more expensive but without any hussle in doing so. Try calling the National Statistics Office (NSO)with this number Country Code plus 027371111 then give all details of your birth such as birthdate, birthplace and parents names. If you have the birth registry number, better if not, then it's still okay. Be sure that you are giving the correct name on your birth certificate. The operator will give you some numbers as your reference code and this will be used when you pay in any Metrobank around or its affiliate bank there. After about a week or so, they will send you the copy through courier service. You can request for several copies if you like since payment is on a per copy basis. Good luck!
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well let me tell you, I have been through my share of crap concerning things similar and I also used to type up birth certificates in a maternity ward. If at the time of birth the mother was married to this guy she's married to now, the child would have to have his name even he was not the father, that's the law! and also you are not legally responsible for anything right now unless ordered by a judge. the person whose name is on the birth certificate is responsible and you all are gonna end in court over this, trust me....
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I would take the view that any passport which I held would be none of their concern.  Not all UK citizens hold passports and it would be absurd for such persons to be discriminated against on those grounds.  However, it seems reasonable enough for someone registering for a course to show proof of identity, including proof of identity with a photograph of the individual concerned.  I would therefore take such proof along with me, leaving my passport at home, and I would kick up a fuss if they demanded a passport and make it clear that I proposed to write to my MP.  I would also hang on jealously to my proof of ID.
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if your birth surname is now your legal name, i would imagine you would simply apply for a new passport. In fact, i think the government would prefer that you do this.