Effective 7/1/85, computer generated copies on bank note paper with an embossed seal are issued for births after 1979. A certified photographic copy is issued for births prior to 1980 as well as upon request for births after 1979. Wallet-sized certificates are issued in the form of a blue plastic card.

Computer generated copies on bank note paper with an embossed seal are issued for all births after 1982 and for those births before 1983 that are on the State's data base. A photocopy on precertified bank note paper is issued for those births prior to mid-1983 not on the State's database. Currently, non-laminated wallet-sized certificates for births 1930 on are issued on the new counterfeit-resistant paper stock. If the wallet-sized certificate has been laminated, the State cannot guarantee its validity.

Currently, only computer-generated copies on bank note paper with an embossed seal are issued. Wallet-sized certificates are not issued.

Currently, three types of certificates (an exact copy, a typed certification, and a non-laminated small card (size 3 1/2 by 4 1/2)) are issued on greenish-gray safety paper bearing the embossed seal and signature of the State Registrar.

Computer generated copies on bank note paper with an embossed seal have been issued since 01/85. Basket weave safety paper (green paper stock) was used 1978 through 1984 and for two unknown months in 1985. Some certifications issued prior to 1985 may have been issued on bank note paper. A certified photographic copy is issued upon request.

Wallet-sized birth registration cards were first issued in 1952 on light blue safety paper with dark blue print and laminated in plastic. After 11/27/78, the card was issued on bank note style paper and not laminated. The State has no prohibition against the laminating of the current wallet-sized birth registration cards.

Valid certificates similar to those issued by the State may be issued by a local registrar or county clerk.