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by androol » Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:09 am
Hello,
I noticed you also posted this question in another thread. I know my answer is not directly related to the one you are asking, but it may give you insight as to how the passport office views birth certificates that are not 100% 'orthodox'. Here is my answer from the other thread:
I cannot speak for those who have gone through the naturalization process. I qualify for citizenship because my father (whom I never knew) was born in Ireland. However my original birth certificate has been amended and the amendment is notated on the actual certificate. When I applied for my passport (and provided all of the required legal, official paperwork) the passport did not like the fact I had submitted an amended birth certificate (even though it was a legal and official birth certificate from the United States). They requested further paperwork and only offered that providing a copy of the passport of a person whom I do not know, have never met and do not know how to contact, would be acceptable. Thus my passport application was declined. So based upon my experience I am inclined to believe the passport office will not accept a birth certificate that is incomplete. Mine is complete, but amended, and that was not acceptable for them.
I have just received an official letter from the head of the department of vital records of where I was born that states my amended birth certificate is my official birth certificate and "represents a true and accurate account of the birth record". The Registrar said this letter is required to be included when using an amended birth certificate for a passport application in the United States. So I am going to re-apply for my Irish passport and hopefully this letter will be enough to get me approved.
