A fake birth certificate is a document that falsely attests to the birth of a child. It may be used for a variety of purposes, such as obtaining a passport or driver's license, enrolling in school, or claiming government benefits. Fake birth certificates are illegal and can have serious consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
The use of fake birth certificates has been documented throughout history. In the United States, for example, fake birth certificates were used by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to bypass immigration restrictions. More recently, fake birth certificates have been used by undocumented immigrants to obtain work and benefits.