Ethel, If your mom had a social security number, she probably got a "delayed birth certificate." I think you look for those in the state where the soc sec card was issued. If she is dead, you should be able to get a copy of her soc sec application. Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX Ethel S. wrote: > > Thanks, Lisa--I will investigate. My own mom was born in 1903 and had > none--may have been destroyed in the fire. All suggestions are welcomed. > Thanks, Ethel.