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Celebrity Certs
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Abigail | Report | 4 Feb 2005 12:10 |
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It is funny really. I had to present my daughter's birth certificate to obtain a passport for her. The FULL birth certificate mind with all the details although they are not actually evidence of her identity! Abigail |
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Guinevere | Report | 4 Feb 2005 12:05 |
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Hi, It says on all certs (even death certs) that they are not "evidence of identity". Gwynne |
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Simon | Report | 4 Feb 2005 12:04 |
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There's a statement on all birth certificates that points out that certificates are in no way a proof of identity, so they actually have very little use outside of genealogy - such as assuming false identities etc. As long as you know sufficient details you can order the certificate of anybody - the person who sits opposite you at work, your next door neighbour or a 'celebrity'. I seem to remember though that there has recently/will soon be, a restriction introduced on getting death certificates unless it is a family member. Simon |
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Greg | Report | 4 Feb 2005 11:55 |
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I was talking to a guy at the counter at the FRC about it one day and he said he regularly sees it. He has also seen some celebs in order certificates as well.. |
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Gordon | Report | 4 Feb 2005 09:46 |
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Always wondered about this, has anyone ever been brave and ordered a BMD cert for a famous UK celebrity like John Lennon or Elton John? |
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