Louisiana Birth Certificates — Application for Certified Copy is a document used to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in the state of Louisiana. This document includes the name of the person whose birth certificate is being requested, the date and place of birth, the parents' names, and the notary's signature. It also includes the name of the requesting party, the reason for the request, and other relevant information. There are two types of Louisiana Birth Certificates — Application for Certified Copy: Long Form and Short Form. The Long Form is used to obtain a full-size, certified copy of the birth certificate, and the Short Form is used to obtain a wallet-sized, certified copy.