Bob, you seem to be overthinking this. I never stated that any person could get it from the County or State. I pointed out anyone can get one and never stated Officially Get It. Tell you what: I will edit my previous post to change it to "anyone can have a copy."

For instance, a family member gets them officially, and one of the family members has the family bible and asks to have a copy for the family records. And you leave one at the funeral home, you leave one at the bank, you leave one with the landlord. Whatever. Now you have four scattered around town, and someone picks it up and tries to use it for some other reason = not proof of authorization.