Birth Certificates

[kapcruiser]

When I booked our cruise I was told I needed an original birth certificate for everyone in our family and I needed my marriage license. Now I keep reading that people are getting passports. I asked them about passports and was told we didn't need one. I know that 16 and older we need license or photo ID. Please help!

Inspiration - August 2004

[finoky]

You are correct in that ages 16 and older do need a photo ID. At this time passports are not required. Everyone will advise you to get them, as we have, but they are not necessary. All you will need is a certified copy of your birth certificate and a photo ID.

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[Vidimom]

Make sure it's not a photo copy but a Certified Copy issued from the state agency in your state and has a raised seal or a stamp on it from your birth state. As far as the marriage license, we never needed ours and the only reason they would request one is if both of you are under 21 years of age!

We found the easiest wayt to keep tract of our birth certificates is to put them in with your cruise documents when you receive them and place them in your carry on bag.

The cruiselines have not required Passports unless you are going to countries outside of the Caribbean. I was concerned about this since I am cruising to Costa Rica and if you go there on a vacation, you have to have a passport but unless you are in the country overnight, it's not required! (This information came directly from Carnival)

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[imatarb]

Everything above is true. If you have time, I would highly recommend getting a passport. It's easy and it's valid for 10 years. Will save you a ton of hassle in the long run.

For info:

http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html

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I agree with imatarb - passsports just take the hassel out of everything! The reason for your marraige license is to prove the name difference between your birth certificate (maiden name) and your driver's license ( married name). And yes, there needs to be a raised seal on your birth certificate. I called the county courthouse where I was born, and made arrangements for two offical copies of my birth certificate-just in case I lost one.

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[NancAngel]

The first 2 times we cruised i used my real birth certificate well then last year it was brought to my attention that it didnt have the seal on it.. never did. so we went to get one got a photo copy of the certifcate of live birth ( black ground white printing) with all the personal info on it.. i was not happy..lol but they did put a seal on it so i took both..when we were going thru customs in st thomas.. the inspector looked at the copy and sai whats this..lol but i felt better knowing i had it..hubby's seal was fading so we got him a new one too..lol
neither of our "orginal birth certificates were a problem.. but taking both copies this time too




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[belle42118]

Just noticed my husband's birth certificate isn't from state, but from hospital. It does however have a raised seal. Will it do, or should I send for one from state?

[davy jones]

I also live in PA. Get a copy of the state issued birth certificate. Some places, including cruise lines and the passport agency, do not recognize hospital issued birth certificates as official. A copy costs $10 and takes 1 to 2 weeks to get through snail mail. Contact the PA state department of vital records.

When I was born, somehow the hospital didn't notify the state of my birth. Never got a state birth certificate. 13 years later, we needed a copy and the state of PA told us that I was never born. I did have a SS card though. We had to get notarized letters from the hospital and baptismal certificates from the church to get the state to issue one. Hopefully, you won't have the same surprise.

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You definately need to get the real thing from the State


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[crazy4bears]

Now I'm confused. Do I need to also find my marriage license and take it too? I was not told of that requirement. Next cruise I will make sure I have a passport for everyone.

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[jedgar]

Proper travel documentation is the responsibility of the guest and is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Guests traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel, and will not be refunded the cruise fare.

Documents must be presented at the time of embarkation.

United States citizens need at least one of the following

• A passport (valid or expired for less than 10 years)

• An original birth certificate and photo I.D.

• A state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate from the

Department of Health and Vital Statistics and photo I.D.

• A U.S. Military ID (no dependent IDs)

• Valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa, if applicable

• Aliens eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program must have a valid unexpired passport

• Original Naturalization papers

U.S. Permanent Residents need:

• A valid Permanent Resident Card

Canadian citizens need at least one of the following:

• A valid passport

• An original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate and photo I.D.

Non-U.S. citizens need:

• A valid passport

• A valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa, if applicable

Non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program must still have a valid, unexpired passport.

For sailings calling on Canadian ports of call, certain foreignnationals must obtain a Canadian visa in addition to the multiple-entry visa.

For sailings calling on Bermuda, U.S. Alien Residents will need a valid passport (or a birth certificate and official photo ID) in addition to their Alien Resident Card.

Non-U.S. citizens must contact the appropriate consulates, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigration office to inquire about necessary travel documentation. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of Immigration requirements. All Non-U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents must surrender their passport and/or Permanent Resident cards at time of embarkation. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection.

Guest planning to debark in Mexico for more than 24 hours must obtain a Mexican Tourist Card from either a travel agent or a Mexican consulate prior to their departure. Additionally, guests debarking with children must have a notarized affidavit from any absent parent indicating permission to travel with the accompanying adult.

In addition to the above requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older, must provide an official photo I.D. It is important that guest names on travel documents (passport, Permanent Resident card, birth certificates, etc.) be identical to those on the cruise and airlines tickets. If not, proof of name change (i.e., a marriage license) OR a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID (i.e., U.S. Military ID) must be presented.


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