Were you born in Puerto Rico?  If you were, you better read this.  A legislation approved by the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly invalidates all copies of certified Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010, and prohibits the retention of certified certificates by public and private entities. This legislation is designed to reduce identity theft and passport fraud.  Puerto Ricans born on the island will need to apply for new birth certificates for any official transactions requiring that document, such as requesting drivers licenses or getting new passports.  Click here for the original press release announcing changes to Puerto Rico's birth certificates.

Click here for instructions on how to apply from the Puerto Rico's Department of Health web site.  Birth certificate application (Spanish) Birth certificate application (English).  Please share the news with your family and friends born in Puerto Rico. 

Modified from Hispanosphere.

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