Unlike Death Certificates, NO ONE can obtain a certified copy of a birth record except the mother or father (and only if he is listed as father on the birth certificate).  A child's legal guardian may obtain a certified copy of birth if they present the appropriate legal documents listing them as guardian.

Anyone may obtain a certified copy of death that has a personal or property interest in the deceased.  To obtain a copy, the person must first complete the "Application for Search of a Death Record" form.