A number of states now require at least some kind of substantiation of your identity to get a copy of the birth certificate, although what exactly you can use v

A number of states now require at least some kind of substantiation of your identity to get a copy of the birth certificate, although what exactly you can use varies, and sometimes you can apply by mail with photocopies. Here are Indiana's requirements: http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.pdf http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.pdf