Does your birth certificate get mailed back with passport

In the United States, when you apply for a passport, you typically submit your birth certificate as proof of citizenship and identity. However, your birth certificate is not mailed back to you after the passport application process.

Here's what happens to your birth certificate:

1. When you submit your passport application, you'll need to provide a certified copy of your birth certificate. This is usually done by mail or in person at a passport acceptance facility.
2. The acceptance agent will review your application and verify the information on your birth certificate. They may also make a copy of the document for their records.
3. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) will review your application and verify the information on your birth certificate. They may also make a copy of the document for their records.
4. Once your passport is processed and issued, the CA will destroy the copy of your birth certificate they made during the application process.

So, to summarize, your original birth certificate is not mailed back to you after the passport application process. However, you should keep a certified copy of your birth certificate on file for future reference, as you may need to provide it for other official purposes, such as applying for a driver's license or social security benefits.