Randy, He is 22 years old, and we're sure that it's a birth certificate. However, since we would need to get the translations made into a white book anyway, I think we will just get a notarial certificate of birth as you suggested. It does seem to be the safest bet, and they can probably issue it in his current name. Wawster, I think we will try to get one of those as well. Better safe than sorry, right? Were there specific forms to fill out or did she just take their IDs and Hukou books in and request it?