How do I find out my time of birth (TOB)?

Check Your Birth Certificate: Your birth certificate usually contains the exact time you were born. For those born in the United States, VitalChek, the official emissary of the Health Department, provides a user-friendly online request system.

Ask Your Parents or Guardians: Your parents or guardians may remember the time of your birth. They can provide you with this information based on their memory.

Contact the Hospital: If you were born in a hospital, they typically keep records of births, including the time of birth. Reach out to the hospital's records department to inquire about obtaining this information.

Ask Your Doctor: If none of the above options are available, your doctor or pediatrician may have a record of your birth time in their medical records.

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