A name can be added to a birth certificate.
Birth certificate forms are given to new mothers to fill out very soon after a baby is born. If the father is not present to sign the birth certificate, he will not appear on it. The father's name can be added to the birth certificate at a later date. Unfortunately, this can be a lengthy process that requires a lot of documentation and a fee to have the birth certificate changed.
Instructions
1. Gather together the proper documents needed to prove a claim of paternity in order to have the father's name added to the birth certificate. This will include either a
certified copy of a marriage license, Acknowledgment of Paternity form, or a certified copy of a court decree establishing parentage between the child and the biological father.
2. Go to your local Office of Vital Statistics and request an Application for a New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage form. Also inquire about any fees that will need to be turned in with the application.
3. Take your Application for a New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage form to a notary public and fill it out in front of him. Both the mother and the father must be present for this. The notary public will have a small fee for the use of his services, so be prepared to pay.
4. Mail the Application for a New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage form, application fee and required documents to your local Office of Vital Statistics. You can get the address from your county website, local phone book or by requesting it when you pick up the application.
5. Wait for the new birth certificate with the father's name added to it to arrive in the mail. This can take as long as three to six months.
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