even better ask her to scan the birth cert and email it to you.
the British embassy might ask you for dna evidence that its your son if there are any suspicious circumstances.
me thinks ladyj you could be slightly wrong as If you were born before 1 July 2006 you may not qualify if your parents were not married at the time of your birth.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br.../bornoverseas/
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