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ArchaeoJones t1_j80g5sv wrote

Wife works in Vital Records, PA's long form birth certificate is standard issue now. The problem your having is each state has their own version of what constitutes as "long form."

So basically, you're going to have to fight it, which may involve getting a letter from PA HHS.

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natureangel OP t1_j80gbnn wrote

I figured something like this would be the reason. I’ll be reaching out to them about my options, thank you so much.

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maxwellington97 t1_j80qxpw wrote

Try going through a federal route as opposed to a state one to get your passport like the post office if you haven't already.

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nermipanda t1_j80hlgx wrote

So the big question is are you getting a US passport or a foreign one? The one that is issued currently by the state is acceptable for a US passport. If it is for a foreign passport, you need to apply for one under dual citizenship or apostille. If it's not a foreign passport, something else may be wrong. Information not matching what you filled out on the application, or some other reason. We issue thousands of these across the state daily, and they meet the current federal guidelines.

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natureangel OP t1_j8152ps wrote

It was for a US passport. All of the information is correct. I believe it is as another poster said - different states have their own version of “long form” certificates and the people here in OK don’t realize mine is valid for US passports. They said mine “doesn’t have enough information on it.”

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