kent fowler Posted April 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2004 We found all of our birth certificates (though we parents have our passports) but how can we verify if these are the ones they will accept. They are color, but no raised stamping. They do say "Certified Copy" on them however. Anyone from Washington State that can confirm? First time Poster, Long Time Reader, Cruising on Pride August 1st. Thanks Kowboy Kruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brneyznfl Posted April 6, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2004 If the certified copy is issued by the goverment agency that maintains birth records, then you are fine. Some states use raised seals, some use an ink stamp. Next Cruise! Miracle 2/13/05 Triumph, Inspiration, Holiday, Explorer of the Seas, Granduer of the Seas, Glory Hounds I, Conquestadors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 6, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2004 The stamp (or seal) should have something about the state vital statistics or something official from the state. I'm saying that because I have (somewhere in my file) a certified copy of a hospital birth certificate, which of course isn't accepted. Go online to your state office of vital statistics, and see if their official seal matches what you have on your certificate. Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumsyo Posted April 6, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2004 My daughter lost her orginal Washington State birth certificate. We just went on line and ordered her a new one--it is a Certified one from the State of Washington. She has used it on cruises and it is just fine. Be sure that the Wash. State seal is there and it says Certified. (Hospital certificates will NOT work!!) Marilyn MumsyO Next cruise: Sensation, May 6, 2004 HAL, Amsterdam, Aug. 1, 2004 Till I'm howling with the Hounds! Miracle 2/13/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 6, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Originally posted by mumsyo: (Hospital certificates will NOT work!!) ______ That's what I said - they aren't accepted. Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent fowler Posted April 14, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Thanks for the responses! Kowboy Kruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted April 14, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mumsyo: Be sure that the Wash. State seal is there and it says Certified. (Hospital certificates will NOT work!!) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not all states use the word "certified". Best bet is to get passports - the cruise isn't until August anyway. Liv...Winds are 15 knots and holding....the whole world is a drop zone! Until the SINsational Cruise from the Bayou Until the Valor Vampires NCL Sky 2/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CementShoes Posted April 14, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I dunno, just in case they are sticklers for detail, I wrote for my birth certificate and asked them for the raised seal on it and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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