Washington Sealed Birth Certificate or Paternity Document (Cover Sheet) is a document issued by the Washington State Department of Health, Vital Records office. It is a legal document used to provide proof of a person’s birth or paternity. The document includes the person’s name, date of birth, place of birth, parents’ names, and other identifying information. It is usually issued in a sealed envelope, which must be opened by the person to whom it is addressed. There are two types of Washington Sealed Birth Certificate or Paternity Document (Cover Sheet): a standard and a certified copy. The standard copy is not official and is typically used for informational purposes only. A certified copy is an official document that can be used for legal purposes, such as for passports, identification cards, and other official documents. Both types of document are typically sealed and can only be opened by the person to whom it is addressed.