Before You Leave

Birth Certificate: After delivery, you will be given a birth certificate worksheet to complete, and the hospital’s Health Information Services Department will use this to prepare your baby’s birth certificate application before you leave the hospital. Birth certificates may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk- Livonia Vital Records. Certified copies of the birth certificate are available approximately 6 to 8 weeks after your child’s birth.

Social Security Number: You can apply for the Social Security number when completing the birth certificate worksheet. A long delay in receiving the number is common. If you need the number quickly, it is suggested that you apply directly at your nearest Social Security Office.

Car Seat Safety: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents have their newborn's car seat checked by a CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN because 70% of parents install the car seat improperly. To find a certified technician in your area, go to Seatcheck.org or call 866-SEATCHECK.

Visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats for a comprehensive list of seat checks in your area.