Can someone do something bad with your birth certificate?

• If someone steals your Social Security number, they can use it to open bank accounts under your name, steal your benefits, file your tax return and commit other types of fraud. ...
• Identity theft is when someone steals and uses your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) without your permission to commit fraud.

What happens if someone else signed a birth certificate?

Signing a birth certificate when you are not the biological father is paternity fraud. When someone other than the true biological parent is listed as the father. Paternity fraud can lead to big legal and financial consequences, child support, custody, medical decisions.

What happens if you lie on a document?

If you are accused of perjury - willfully and knowingly lying after taking an oath to tell the truth, orsigning a document that you know contains false assertions, you could serve up to four years in state prison and be ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines.

Who legally owns a birth certificate?

Birth certificates are government records. The original belongs to the government entity that created it. Copies belong to whoever bought them or to whoever they were given, just like any other piece of paper.

Is it normal for a job to ask for your birth certificate?

An employer cannot require that the new hire provide specific documents, such as a U.S. birth certificate or a green card. A new hire may show any of the documents listed on the I-9 form. The documents shown in List A on the back of the I-9 form prove both identity and authorization to work.

Can your parents legally keep your birth certificate from you?

While your mother might have had the right to hold onto these documents when you were a minor, withholding them from an adult child could be problematic. If she refuses to give them to you, you can obtain duplicates.

Can I put a lock on my Social Security number?

You can call the SSA to lock your SSN. Contact them at 1-800-772-1213, and make sure you have additional proof of your identity when you speak to them. Additional forms of identification could include a driver's license or passport.

Does a birth certificate have a Social Security number on it?

The State vital statistics office or other appropriate agency may not display SSN(s) on the portion of the birth certificate issued upon request. The SSN must be printed on the portion of the birth certificate which remains in the official birth records and is not released.

What to do if someone is lying about disability?

You can submit a report online at oig.ssa.gov or contact the OIG's fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271. The OIG will carefully review your allegation and take appropriate action.

Can you sue someone for keeping your birth certificate?

You certainly can, but it would be much smarter just to contact the vital records department of your state and request a copy. Probably would cost you under $20 while a lawsuit would cost you hundreds or even thousands.

How much is my birth certificate bond worth?

The Reality

There is no monetary value to a birth certificate or a social security number/EIN, and TreasuryDirect accounts must be funded by the owner (from the owner's personal bank account) to have any value.

How to identify a fake birth certificate?

Check for features that can change their appearance, such as holographic features and color-shifting inks. These features are often omitted from counterfeit documents or may be simulated with substances that do not change color or do not have the clarity and detail of genuine features.

Does your birth certificate matter?

In the United States, birth certificates serve as proof of an individual's age, citizenship status, and identity. They are necessary to obtain a social security number, apply for a passport, enroll in schools, get a driver's license, gain employment, or apply for other benefits.

Can you use your birth certificate instead of a social security card?

There are several documents you can use instead of your card. Other acceptable evidence includes the following: Birth Certificate. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt.

Can anyone use your birth certificate?

Since birth certificates constitute proof of identity, financial institutions routinely accept them as proof of account ownership. A stolen birth certificate can give fraudsters access to your accounts or allow them to apply for new accounts, loans, and credit cards in your name.

Can you look up your own birth certificate?

Contact your birth state or territory's vital records office to find out: How to order a certified copy of your birth certificate online, by mail, or in person.

Can I sue for being lied to?

In most cases, simply telling a lie is not enough to give rise to a legal claim. However, there are certain exceptions where you may be able to sue someone for lying, such as if the lie was made with the intent to defraud you or if it caused you to suffer damages.

What is considered falsifying a document?

Falsifying documents involves altering, fabricating, or misrepresenting information in official records or work-related documents. Examples include forging signatures, creating fake documents, or tampering with records.

How to prove someone lied in court?