20 Sample Letters of Attestation of Birth

The arrival of a new baby is an incredibly joyous occasion that deserves to be celebrated and documented.

One important way to officially record a child’s birth is by obtaining a letter of attestation of birth from the hospital or birthing center where the baby was delivered.

This vital piece of paperwork serves as legal proof of the child’s birth and identity.

It’s a key document you’ll need when applying for your baby’s social security number, passport, and other essential records and services.

The letter also holds sentimental value as a cherished keepsake of one of the most meaningful moments in your family’s history.

Sample Letters of Attestation of Birth

To give you a clear idea of what a typical letter of attestation of birth looks like and includes, we’ve compiled 20 sample letters for various scenarios.

Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, singleton or multiple births, at a hospital or birthing center, these examples illustrate the key details and format.

Sample Letter 1: Hospital Vaginal Delivery

Sunny Valley Hospital 123 Main Street Anytown, Anystate 12345

July 15, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Emily Marie Johnson

This letter certifies that Emily Marie Johnson was born at Sunny Valley Hospital on July 14, 2024, at 6:22 am to Maria Suzanne Johnson and Michael David Johnson via vaginal delivery. Emily weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth.

Attending Physician: Dr. Wendy Chen

Sincerely,

Meghan Kerrington

Director of Health Information Management

Sunny Valley Hospital

Sample Letter 2: Birthing Center Water Birth

Serenity Birthing Center 789 Wellness Way Happyville, Anystate 56789

May 3, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Liam Alexander Donaldson

This letter verifies the water birth of Liam Alexander Donaldson at Serenity Birthing Center on May 2, 2024, at 11:48 pm. Liam’s parents are Katherine Elizabeth Donaldson and James Robert Donaldson. At birth, Liam weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces with a length of 21 inches.

Midwife: Jessica Larson, CNM

Sincerely,

Natalie Singh

Office Manager

Serenity Birthing Center

Sample Letter 3: Twins Hospital Birth

Citywide Medical Center 1111 Healthcare Lane Metropolis, Anystate 24680

December 22, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Olivia Grace Roberts and Owen Samuel Roberts

This letter confirms that twins Olivia Grace Roberts and Owen Samuel Roberts were born at Citywide Medical Center on December 21, 2024, to Hannah Lynn Roberts and Benjamin Taylor Roberts. Olivia was delivered at 3:14 pm, weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 18 inches long. Owen followed at 3:19 pm, weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 19 inches long. Both twins were delivered via cesarean section.

Obstetrician: Dr. Priya Patel

Sincerely,

Kimberly Okafor

Birth Certificate Clerk

Citywide Medical Center

Sample Letter 4: Premature Hospital Birth

Tri-County Hospital 4567 Care Court Somewhere, Anystate 13579

November 8, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Ava Madison Turner

This letter attests that Ava Madison Turner was prematurely born at 32 weeks gestation to Stephanie Ann Turner and Joshua David Turner at Tri-County Hospital on November 7, 2024, at 8:56 am via emergency cesarean section. At birth, Ava weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces with a length of 16 inches. She was immediately admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for specialized care.

Attending Physician: Dr. Amit Singh

Sincerely,

Vanessa Hernandez

Medical Records Supervisor

Tri-County Hospital

Sample Letter 5: Birth Center VBAC Delivery

Heritage Birth Center 222 Natural Way Somewhere, Anystate 97531

September 28, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Noah James Wilson

This letter verifies that Noah James Wilson was born to Rachel Marie Wilson and Daniel Joseph Wilson at Heritage Birth Center on September 27, 2024, at 7:08 pm. Noah was delivered via successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 21 inches in length at birth.

Attending Midwife: Karen Lee, CPM

Sincerely,
Laura Mendes

Administrative Assistant

Heritage Birth Center

Sample Letter 6: Hospital Induction Birth

Riverside Regional Hospital
3333 Wellness Drive Somewhere, Anystate 24601

October 2, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Sophia Amelia Davis

This letter certifies that Sophia Amelia Davis was born to Jennifer Rose Davis and Christopher Michael Davis at Riverside Regional Hospital on October 1, 2024, at 4:41 pm after a medically indicated induction of labor. Sophia weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long at delivery.

Obstetrician: Dr. Amir Patel

Sincerely,

Anthony Nwosu

Director of Birth Certificates

Riverside Regional Hospital

Sample Letter 7: Home Birth with Midwife

Gentle Beginnings Midwifery 159 Serenity Circle
Tranquility, Anystate 77889

February 14, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Elijah David Thompson

This letter verifies the planned home birth of Elijah David Thompson on February 13, 2024, at 10:15 pm. Elijah was born to Margaret Louise Thompson and Andrew Michael Thompson at their residence. At birth, he weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces with a length of 20.75 inches. The birth was attended by a certified professional midwife.

Attending Midwife: Samantha White, CPM

Sincerely,

Samantha White, CPM Owner and Primary Midwife

Gentle Beginnings Midwifery

Sample Letter 8: Surrogate Hospital Birth

Women’s Hospital of Anytown 753 Maternal Lane Anytown, Anystate 46912

April 29, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Isabella Grace Larson

This letter attests that Isabella Grace Larson was born on April 28, 2024, at 5:37 am at Women’s Hospital of Anytown to intended parents Erik James Larson and Jeffery Allen Larson via gestational surrogacy. The gestational carrier was Amanda Joy Wilson. Isabella was delivered via scheduled cesarean section. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long at birth.

Obstetrician: Dr. Riya Shah

Sincerely,

Genevieve Brown

Health Information Manager

Women’s Hospital of Anytown

Sample Letter 9: Birthing Center Breech Delivery

Community Birthing Center 2468 Holistic Avenue Somewhere, Anystate 80913

June 6, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Benjamin Lucas Anderson

This letter confirms that Benjamin Lucas Anderson was born to Jessica Marie Anderson and David Eric Anderson at the Community Birthing Center on June 5, 2024, at 6:12 pm. Benjamin presented in the breech position and was delivered vaginally by a certified nurse midwife. At birth, he weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Certified Nurse Midwife: Tracy Pham, CNM

Sincerely,

Olivia Nakamura

Birth Registrar

Community Birthing Center

Sample Letter 10: Hospital Delivery of Triplets

Anystate University Medical Center 9876 Research Road
Somewhere, Anystate 54321

January 10, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Mia Rose Garcia, Emma Grace Garcia, and Lila Faith Garcia

This letter verifies that triplets Mia Rose Garcia, Emma Grace Garcia, and Lila Faith Garcia were born to Isabella Marie Garcia and Levi Santiago Garcia at Anystate University Medical Center on January 9, 2024. Mia was delivered at 8:02 am, weighing 4 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 17 inches long. Emma followed at 8:05 am, weighing 4 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 17.5 inches long. Lila was delivered at 8:09 am, weighing 4 pounds 2 ounces and measuring 16.5 inches long. The triplets were delivered via planned cesarean section at 36 weeks gestation.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist: Dr. Raj Patel

Sincerely,

Esther Kim

Director of Birth Registry

Anystate University Medical Center

Sample Letter 11: Birth Center Delivery of Quadruplets

New Beginnings Birth Center
369 Miracle Lane Somewhere, Anystate 14725

March 20, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Jacob Elijah Johnson, Abigail Marie Johnson, Ethan Michael Johnson, and Emily Grace Johnson

This letter attests to the birth of quadruplets Jacob Elijah Johnson, Abigail Marie Johnson, Ethan Michael Johnson, and Emily Grace Johnson at New Beginnings Birth Center on March 19, 2024, to Sarah Elizabeth Johnson and William David Johnson.

Jacob was born at 7:41 pm, weighing 3 pounds 5 ounces with a length of 16 inches. Abigail followed at 7:44 pm, weighing 3 pounds 7 ounces with a length of 16.5 inches. Ethan was delivered at 7:47 pm, weighing 3 pounds 3 ounces with a length of 15.75 inches. Emily was born at 7:49 pm, weighing 3 pounds 1 ounce with a length of 15.5 inches.

The quadruplets were delivered vaginally at 33 weeks gestation by a team of certified nurse midwives and consulting obstetricians.

Primary Midwife: Natalie Morales, CNM Consulting Obstetrician: Dr. Aliyah Patel

Sincerely,

Chloe Dubois

Administrator

New Beginnings Birth Center

Sample Letter 12: Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Birth

Anytown Memorial Hospital 5454 Lifeline Drive Anytown, Anystate 32187

August 12, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for William Christopher Jones and Lucas Daniel Jones

This letter confirms that twins William Christopher Jones and Lucas Daniel Jones were born at Anytown Memorial Hospital on August 11, 2024, to Olivia Ann Jones and Noah Alexander Jones. The twins were affected by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) during pregnancy and were delivered at 32 weeks gestation via emergency cesarean section.

William was born at 2:34 am, weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 17.5 inches long. Lucas followed at 2:37 am, weighing 2 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 15 inches long. Both twins were immediately admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for specialized care related to TTTS and prematurity.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist: Dr. Arjun Gupta

Sincerely,

Liam O’Connor

Lead Medical Records Specialist

Anytown Memorial Hospital

Sample Letter 13: Adoption Birth

Children’s Hope Adoption Agency 7531 New Family Court Somewhere, Anystate 98760

October 15, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Ella Louise Thompson

This letter verifies the birth of Ella Louise Thompson on October 1, 2024, at Someplace General Hospital. Ella was born at 1:18 pm to birth mother Chloe Grace Wilson. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long at delivery.

Ella was placed for adoption at birth. Her adoptive parents are Sophia Marie Thompson and Jackson James Thompson, who took physical custody of Ella on October 5, 2024, upon her discharge from the hospital.

Adoption Coordinator: Megan Fitzgerald, MSW

Sincerely,

Megan Fitzgerald, MSW Lead Adoption Coordinator

Children’s Hope Adoption Agency

Sample Letter 14: Birthing Center Unassisted Birth

Natural Pathways Birthing Center
147 Independence Avenue Somewhere, Anystate 36925

July 4, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Henry Jackson Davis

This letter confirms that Henry Jackson Davis was born to Charlotte Amelia Davis and Hudson Elijah Davis at Natural Pathways Birthing Center on July 3, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Henry’s birth was an unassisted delivery, also known as a free birth, respecting the parents’ wishes to birth without medical intervention. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long at birth.

No medical professionals were present at the time of delivery per the family’s birth plan. Midwifery staff conducted a postpartum assessment of Charlotte and Henry after the birth to ensure the well-being of the mother and baby.

Sincerely,

Ava Patel

Certified Nurse Midwife

Natural Pathways Birthing Center

Sample Letter 15: Hospital Vaginal Delivery After Loss

Anystate Regional Medical Center 9630 Rainbow Road Somewhere, Anystate 85214

May 5, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Oliver James Robinson

This letter attests that Oliver James Robinson was born to Emma Grace Robinson and Liam David Robinson at Anystate Regional Medical Center on May 4, 2024, at 3:26 am via vaginal delivery after a prior second-trimester pregnancy loss. Oliver weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20.25 inches long at birth.

Emma’s pregnancy and Oliver’s birth were considered high-risk due to the family’s previous loss. Specialized maternal care and fetal monitoring were provided throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery to ensure a healthy outcome for both mother and baby.

Attending Obstetrician: Dr. Maya Gupta Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist: Dr. Samuel Chen

Sincerely,

Olivia Hernandez

Supervisor of Perinatal Records

Anystate Regional Medical Center

Sample Letter 16: Hospital Delivery with Cord Blood Banking

Lifespring Hospital 8520 Hope Lane Somewhere, Anystate 74185

September 8, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Lily Catherine Chen

This letter certifies the birth of Lily Catherine Chen to Elena Marie Chen and Matthew Jing Chen at Lifespring Hospital on September 7, 2024, at 9:14 am. Lily was delivered vaginally after spontaneous onset of labor. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth.

Cord blood was collected from Lily’s umbilical cord immediately after delivery and processed for banking per the family’s arrangements with CureCore Cord Blood Bank.

Attending Obstetrician: Dr. Jasmine Patel

Sincerely,

Ethan Nakamura

Birth Certificate Coordinator

Lifespring Hospital

Sample Letter 17: Birthing Center Hypnobirth

Serenity Birth Retreat 2580 Harmony Way Tranquility, Anystate 62719

December 31, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Zoe Amelia Thompson

This letter attests that Zoe Amelia Thompson was born to Sophia Grace Thompson and Liam James Thompson at the Serenity Birth Retreat on December 30, 2024, at 11:58 pm. Zoe was gently welcomed via a peaceful hypnobirth. At birth, she weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches in length.

Zoe’s parents were supported throughout pregnancy and labor by a certified hypnobirthing practitioner and midwifery staff to achieve their goal of a calm, empowered birthing experience.

Attending Hypnobirthing Midwife: Isabella Martinez, HBCE, CPM

Sincerely,

Ava Davis

Office Coordinator

Serenity Birth Retreat

Sample Letter 18: Hospital Delivery with Delayed Cord Clamping

Riverside Community Hospital 1357 Nurture Drive Somewhere, Anystate 28657

February 22, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Noah Alexander Wilson

This letter confirms that Noah Alexander Wilson was born at Riverside Community Hospital on February 21, 2024, at 6:37 pm to Isabella Marie Wilson and Jackson Elijah Wilson. Noah was delivered via uncomplicated vaginal birth. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and measured 21 inches long at delivery.

Per the parents’ request and current evidence-based practices, Noah’s umbilical cord was left unclamped for 2 minutes following birth to allow for placental transfusion of oxygenated blood to the newborn.

Attending Obstetrician: Dr. Arjun Shah

Sincerely,

Chloe Kim

Medical Records Analyst

Riverside Community Hospital

Sample Letter 19: Birthing Center Water Birth of Twins

Family Circle Birthing Center 7410 Legacy Lane Heritage, Anystate 93514

November 11, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Benjamin Levi Johnson and Lucas Asher Johnson

This letter verifies that twins Benjamin Levi Johnson and Lucas Asher Johnson were born to Olivia Joy Johnson and Ethan Noah Johnson at Family Circle Birthing Center on November 10, 2024. Benjamin and Lucas were delivered via water birth attended by a team of certified nurse midwives.

Benjamin was born at 4:20 am, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. He was immediately placed skin-to-skin with Olivia. Lucas followed at 4:26 am, weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. He was placed skin-to-skin with Ethan.

Attending Midwives: Mia Patel, CNM, and Charlotte Dubois, CNM

Sincerely,

Emma Hernandez

Senior Midwifery Assistant

Family Circle Birthing Center

Sample Letter 20: Hospital Delivery with Maternal Request Cesarean

Women’s Health Medical Center 9513 Empowerment Avenue Somewhere, Anystate 64820

October 25, 2024

RE: Letter of Attestation of Birth for Evelyn Grace Davis

This letter attests to the birth of Evelyn Grace Davis at Women’s Health Medical Center on October 24, 2024, at 12:32 pm to Madison Louise Davis and Christopher James Davis. Evelyn was delivered via cesarean section upon maternal request in the absence of medical indications, respecting the mother’s autonomy and right to informed decision-making regarding her birth. Evelyn weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20.75 inches long at delivery.

The cesarean section was performed with Madison’s written consent after a thorough discussion of risks and benefits. Surgery and recovery were uncomplicated.

Attending Obstetrician: Dr. Amir Gupta

Sincerely,

Noah Pham

Director of Perinatal Services

Women’s Health Medical Center

Concluding Thoughts on Attestation of Birth Letters

Obtaining your child’s letter of attestation of birth is an important step in documenting their arrival into the world.

This official record serves both legal and sentimental purposes, providing key details about your baby’s birth while also preserving the precious memory.