WHY DOES BIRTH CERTIFICATE NEED TO HAVE A RAISED SEAL

WHEN GETTING MARRIAGE LICENSE?

THIS IS WHAT THE WEBSITE STATES:

Proof of Age and Identity
A person is required to establish proof of age and identity by submitting to the issuing clerk one of the following age related documents:

Birth Certificate
Baptismal record
Naturalization record
Census record

And one of the following identity related document:

Driver's license
Passport
Employment picture ID
Immigration record

NOW WHERE DOES IT SAY RAISED?? CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN?

TIA,
Q

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Posted by melbalalala

We went to Islip Townhall. FH is from maryland and his birth certificate does not have a raised seal and we were fine. Not sure about NY certicates without raised seals though.

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FH IS FROM THE ISLAND...NOW I HAVE TO ASK HIM IF HIS HAS A RAISED SEAL....PLUS I HAVE TO CHECK MINE

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Posted by Mssissy

raised seal means it's authentic. Otherwise it could be altered.

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i understand that, but they should list that on the website....

I would check out the county clerk website (or call). They usually say it has to have a 'Raised seal'... at least Town of Brookhaven and Babylon do.
FH doesnt have a raised seal on his either. I tried to call the town clerk today but it was after hours. I'll call 2morrow and let you know what they say.

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Posted by lredhead79

I would check out the county clerk website (or call). They usually say it has to have a 'Raised seal'... at least Town of Brookhaven and Babylon do.
FH doesnt have a raised seal on his either. I tried to call the town clerk today but it was after hours. I'll call 2morrow and let you know what they say.

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OK....let me know...

thanks!

this is what i got from islip town halls site, it's a PDF file about marriage license requirements, it does state a raised seal:

Version 5/06
NEW YORK STATE MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
MARRIAGE LICENSES ARE ISSUED FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – MONDAY TO FRIDAY
BOTH PERSONS MUST BE PRESENT TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE
Each person must present at least ONE FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FROM EACH SECTION.
SECTION I
? Current United States Driver’s License / Non-Driver’s License
? Current Passport
? Naturalization Papers (only original papers are acceptable)
? Current Military Photo ID
? Some Immigration Papers (we reserve the right to use our own discretion)
SECTION II
? Birth Certificate with a raised seal
(If the birth certificate is written in a language other than English, an official translation must be presented with the original. The
translations MUST be on company letterhead, certified, notarized & translated word for word.)
? Early Church or School Records
(Baptismal or school admission records are acceptable only if these records include birth certificate information and are accompanied
by an affidavit on the letterhead of the church or school stating that a birth record does not exist.)
*All applicants under age 21 MUST present a birth certificate with a raised seal
Marriage License Fee: $40.00 cash
NO OTHER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED
If either person was previously married, CERTIFIED DIVORCE PAPERS must be presented with the SEAL
OF THE COURT affixed.
If either person is a widow or widower, a copy of the DEATH CERTIFICATE of the previous spouse must be
presented.
*A certified translation must be presented for any documents not in English.
A marriage license issued by this office is valid anywhere in New York State. The first twenty-four hours after issuance of the license is a waiting
period in which you cannot get married without a court ordered waiver. The marriage license is valid for 60 days after the date of issue. A marriage
license may be obtained from any Town or City Clerk. Below is a listing of other local issuing clerks (call for hours of service):
Town of Islip, 655 Main Street, Islip, 631-224-5498
Town of North Hempstead, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 516-627-0590
Town of Hempstead, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, 516-489-5000
Town of Huntington, 100 Main Street, Huntington, 631-351-3216
Town of Oyster Bay, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, 516-624-6333
City of New York (Queens), Boro Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, 718-286-2829