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birth certificate
An official document that certifies a person's birth, including the date, place, and the names of the parents.
Für die Beantragung des Reisepasses müssen Sie Ihre Geburtsurkunde vorlegen.
To apply for the passport, you must present your birth certificate.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'die Geburt' (birth) and 'die Urkunde' (official document). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two parts.
Die Geburtsurkunde ist eines der wichtigsten Dokumente im Leben.
The birth certificate is one of the most important documents in life.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with a birth certificate: you can 'beantragen' (apply for) it, 'vorlegen' (present) it, 'benötigen' (need) it, or have it 'ausgestellt bekommen' (issued) by the office.
Für die Anmeldung zur Eheschließung müssen Sie Ihre Geburtsurkunde vorlegen.
To register for marriage, you must present your birth certificate.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in contact with authorities and public offices, such as the registry office. It is a key document for many official procedures.
Bitte bringen Sie zur Anmeldung eine Kopie Ihrer Geburtsurkunde mit.
Please bring a copy of your birth certificate with you for the registration.
