The short (abstract) form can be used to apply for a government issued ID, enrollment in school or sports, and for work related issues. This birth certificate will only show current information for the registrant's name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, and name of parent(s).Use these forms for ordering or changing birth records. Form Name, Form Number. These instructions must be followed exactly. If you want to add, remove or replace the name of a parent, please fill out this section. I am requesting to: Add. You can obtain a copy of a birth certificate if you have a primary ID, two secondary IDs, or a secondary ID and two supporting documents. If you apply for the birth certificate in person, we will print it out for you while you wait. If you apply for the birth certificate in person, we will print it out for you while you wait.