Well, our approach differs there. I did not claim it but rather detached myself from it as the document was created by the state. They are the author of the document, not me or my parents. As such, I sent mine back to Caesar. Creator is my master and he does not need fictional constructs to keep track of his children. I explore the whole thing in my book and in this blog.

I do know some people who claim their Certificate of Live Birth and they have some success doing that. But in my view, they are claiming something that is not theirs to claim as they are not the author of the document. I urge caution. With that said, it would be okay for citizens or feudal serfs to do that.

For me, I am no longer a feudal serf and that is why I refuse to claim it. So it all depends on who you are and your relationship with the state.