Read the following passage and answer if the question is true or false.
Passage: The actual record of birth is stored with a government agency. That agency will issue certified copies or representations of the original birth record upon request, which can be used to apply for government benefits, such as passports. The certification is signed and/or sealed by the registrar or other custodian of birth records, who is commissioned by the government.

Question: is a certification of birth the same as a birth certificate?

Is the answer True or False? Respond with only "True" or "False" and no additional text.
True. A certification of birth is a type of birth certificate. It is an official document that verifies the facts of a birth and is issued by