mintsugarcube Posted May 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm hoping I don't have a problem, but..has anyone sailed with an "imperfect" birth certificate before? Just looked at one of my adult kid's BC and uh oh, it has a piece missing from it! It got a coffee stain on it which then got torn completely off, never to be found again. The part missing is about 2" across the top right side and about 1" down (looks like a big bite was taken from it). The words "Birth Registration Certificate" typed across the top middle of the paper now only says "Birth Registration Cert" with the next "ifi" half torn off and the "cate" completely gone. The rest of the information on the paper is completely legible and shows all the other pertinent information. Bad news (or good news depending on the responses I get from here!) is that we sail soon. I went online to see how fast I could get a BC and the site that says they are the fastest say it will take 7-8 business days to get, and that's paying extra for it. That won't work as we leave home in only 6 business days. Yes, yes, I know I should have attended to this earlier! But that ship has already sailed. The question is, will it sail without us?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted May 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Can you physically go to office issuing the certificates? Seems you should be able to get a reprint by waiting. By you I mean the "child". I assume they don't have a passport already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 26, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Can you physically go to office issuing the certificates? Seems you should be able to get a reprint by waiting. By you I mean the "child". I assume they don't have a passport already. She does not have a passport, no. We are leaving on the weekend and she was born 8 hours away from where we live now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted May 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Using a passport expeditor service you can get a passport for her in 24 hours as long as it is during a business week. I would do that NOW! Traveling without a passport is a terrible idea anyway. Google passport expeditor to find the various companies that do this. Edited May 26, 2015 by SuiteTraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousecrazy Posted May 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Does it have a raised seal? My experience is that this is what's important. If the raised seal is intact and the passenger's name is clearly visible (and matches a legal photo id - drivers license), then I think you might be ok. Edited May 26, 2015 by mousecrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 26, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Does it have a raised seal? My experience is that this is what's important. If the raised seal is intact and the passenger's name is clearly visible, I think your daughter will be ok. Yes, it does have a raised seal. And yes, her name (and all other information except for half of the word "certificate" is clearly visible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousecrazy Posted May 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Enjoy your cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted May 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I think you'll be fine. When you get back, if you plan on doing any further travel outside the US with this adult kid, tell adult kid to get themselves a passport; that is, after adult kid has finished their pb&j and juice box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted May 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2015 You should apply for a new one anyway sometimes things come faster than the time they actually quite you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted May 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2015 You should apply for a new one anyway sometimes things come faster than the time they actually quite you. My sentiments exactly. Call too, talking to some may uncover options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 27, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I think you'll be fine. When you get back, if you plan on doing any further travel outside the US with this adult kid, tell adult kid to get themselves a passport; that is, after adult kid has finished their pb&j and juice box... Since she's an adult and still my kid, it's more like a beer and a burger!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknacke Posted May 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2015 My husbands is the same way and I was going with it since all the important info is there including the raised seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 27, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted May 27, 2015 My husbands is the same way and I was going with it since all the important info is there including the raised seal Then I wish us BOTH luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2015 They don't have to be "pristine" by ANY means! As long as they are legible, and issued by the state...you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 27, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted May 27, 2015 They don't have to be "pristine" by ANY means! As long as they are legible, and issued by the state...you're good to go. Your mouth to God's ears! Even if part of it is missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted May 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Your mouth to God's ears! Even if part of it is missing? Since all the necessary info is there, I think you're good to go. Don't stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsugarcube Posted May 27, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Since all the necessary info is there, I think you're good to go. Don't stress. You are sweet. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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