How to obtain a birth certificate for your baby and why you may or may not need the application notarized ⬇️ (Keep in mind this is based off my personal experience and knowledge based on where I live. It may vary depending on your county and state). Did you know that the hospital doesn’t send you home with a birth certificate after you give birth to your baby? Nor do they mail it to you! “But wait, why? Doesn’t someone come into your room postpartum and have you fill out a bunch of forms in order to obtain your baby’s birth certificate?” Yes! But that just goes into the database so when you are ready to obtain the birth certificate they will have everything ready for you. “What’s this nonsense about a notary?” You only need to get your application notarized if you are requesting a Certified Authorized Birth Certificate purchased by mail or online. If you plan on picking up the birth certificate at the records office (which in my case was at the courthouse) then you just need to...