Obtaining Puerto Rico Birth Certificate

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If your last name on your birth certificate doesnt match your drivers license, you may need to go through a legal name change process. This involves filing a petition in your local court, attending a hearing, and obtaining a court order. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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In order for me to get my birth certificate I need to have a lawyer give them (Puerto Rico) a confirmation number
Hello Jose, it seems like you need assistance with obtaining a birth certificate from Puerto Rico. Can you confirm if you reside within Puerto Rico or elsewhere? This is to ensure I provide the most accurate information.
Cicero IL
Hello Jose,
In Illinois, you may not require a lawyer to request a birth certificate from Puerto Rico. Here's the process:
*. Visit PR's Demographic Registry website.
*. Fill the online form.
*. Pay the fee.
*. They'll send the certificate via postal mail.
Please confirm this with Illinois Legal Aid Online.
Done All that they told me last name on birth certificate doesn't match my driver's license last name that is
Hello Jose, if your names don't match on your documents, you might need to go through a legal name change process. This usually involves:
*. Filing a petition in your local court.
*. Attending a hearing.
*. Getting a court order.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.