Man Seeks Custody Of His Birth Certificate, Mom Refuses To Let Him Have It Until She Dies

Birth registration is a standard practice after birth in several nations. But in far too many cases, the crucial step of establishing a child's legal proof of identity is lacking.

Without it, children are invisible to their governments, which means they may lose out on important services like health care and education as well as the protection and upholding of their legal rights. The family of the newborn should receive a copy of the birth certificate.

And because it directly connects the newborn to their identification, evidence of birth, and citizenship, the birth certificate is a crucial record for the family to retain. In addition to being a fundamental human right, birth registration supports the protection of children's other rights, such as the right to be safe from harm and access to basic social services like justice and healthcare.

Governments use the data gathered from birth registration records to make decisions about where and how to spend money as well as what areas to concentrate on for development programs. So it's normal for every person to have access to their birth certificate as they can use it for so many things.

Meet u/MhnkCSGO, the original poster, who has been arguing with his mother over the custody of his birth certificate. Apparently, OP's mom argues that she "paid" for it and called him an idiot for not allowing her to get her hands on it.