What is a lawful right or claim?
If the applicant is not the spouse, parent of child of the deceased, a lawful right or claim must be documented. An example of lawful right or claim would be a death record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim they require a copy of the requested death record.

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1. Where do I obtain a birth certificate copy for someone born in Port Arthur?
2. Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy?
3. What are the identification requirements to obtain a birth certificate copy?
4. What is the fee for a birth certificate copy?
5. How long will obtaining a birth certificate copy take?
6. Where do I obtain a death certificate copy for someone who died in Port Arthur?
7. Who is eligible to obtain a death certificate copy?
8. What is a lawful right or claim?
9. What is the fee for a death certificate copy?
10. How long will it take to obtain a death certificate copy?