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United States
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Original birth certificates are necessary for official identification, proving citizenship, and accessing services in the United States.
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9
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2
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Canada
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Original birth certificates are legally required in Canada for obtaining official identification and accessing various services.
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7
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3
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Japan
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In Japan, birth certificates are essential for administrative purposes and official records, but are less formal than family registers.
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South Korea
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Birth certificates are essential for official record-keeping and administrative procedures in South Korean culture.
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5
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East Asian countries
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In East Asian countries, birth certificates are less commonly used and less formal than family registers, which are the primary legal records of vital events.
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6
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Nepal
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In Nepal, a birth certificate is not always a commonly used or necessary document for identification or access to services.
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