Passports Step 1: The Birth Certificates

We needed to get certified birth certificates for Faelynn, Evan and me; Miranda luckily already has hers. Passport requirements as they are stated, say that the birth certificate must have the state seal that is raise. The one I have lacks the required seal. So I went to work to get all three, Evans was a quick stop into the local health department and they printed it off faster then I could write the check for it. Faelynn and I were born in Oregon so I had to call the Department of Vital Statistics, I thought it was going to be a hassle, but a ten min phone call and its in the mail today. Total cost for all three $75.00. I think thats a bit costly for three fancy sheets of paper. Oh well, life goes on. It will be worth it in the long run. Now the ball is in Miranda's court as she has the responsibility to get the passports. She is a bit intimidated by the bureaucracy. So wish her luck. -Jason