why do need a birth certificate? I had a baby 7 weeks ago and my brain is fuzz for now...I'm asking why I need it in hopes that you can trigger my memory as to where I put it. I always keep it in my purse because we live near an international border and I need it to cross the border. It is not in my purse or anywhere else I have checked so far. Now I need it to get a passport/enhanced driver's license before June 1st. If I can't find it this week I'll have to take my toddler and my baby on a two hour drive to a city I don't feel real safe in to get a replacement. grr! I just can't imagine why i would have taken it of of my purse and not put it back! silly girl! thanks!!!