An official, long-form birth certificate, usually available only in a secure government database, is called a Vault Copy of the Birth Registration Certificate. You can find in it the full name, the date and location of birth and details about the family. A certified copy is usually needed for actions such as applying for a passport, immigration or proving someone’s identity. Unlike the traditional birth certificate, the vault copy gives a real, untouched reproduction of the original birth record. To get this documentation, one must officially ask the vital records office or local authority where the birth was entered. Documents are verified as real and officially allowed by law.