What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? : Georgia
My mother has taken my vital records (social security card, birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship) and is refusing to return them to me.
I've asked several lawyers about this who have said this was a form of identity theft. However, when I contacted the local police department about this they simply told me that there was nothing that could legally be done about this so I am somewhat confused.
I cannot get any of my documents replaced as everything requires that I be able to prove my identity. I am a legal US adult citizen, though I was born out of the country yet even then I'm required to provide proof of identification to get my birth certificate.
Am I able to take any legal action to getting my documents back from her? If so what can I do?
My mother has taken my vital records (social security card, birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship) and is refusing to return them to me.
I've asked several lawyers about this who have said this was a form of identity theft. However, when I contacted the local police department about this they simply told me that there was nothing that could legally be done about this so I am somewhat confused.
I cannot get any of my documents replaced as everything requires that I be able to prove my identity. I am a legal US adult citizen, though I was born out of the country yet even then I'm required to provide proof of identification to get my birth certificate.
Am I able to take any legal action to getting my documents back from her? If so what can I do?
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