Amend Minor Birth Certificates

Several state statutes and regulations govern the process to amend birth records. Depending on the item being amended, the procedures that you need to follow will vary. We have provided some of the common questions and answers regarding amending minors birth records. If your situation is not addressed or if you would like to verify the information needed, contact the Amendment Unit at 785-296-1434.

Note: To ensure that we are in compliance with state statutes and regulations, we reserve the right to accept or decline requests using information you provide or we may require that additional court records be obtained to process the amendment.

  1. Can I amend my child's birth certificate to align with their gender identity?
  2. If KDHE previously changed my child's birth certificate to align with my child's gender identity, is that birth certificate still valid?
  3. How do I put the father or a second parent on the birth certificate?
  4. How do I change my child’s last name?
  5. We’ve been to court to determine the father/second parent or to get child support. What do I need to do to get the second parent listed on the birth certificate?
  6. I did not have a name for my child at the time of birth but I have one now. What do I need to do to get his or her name listed?
  7. One of the parent’s names is misspelled on my child’s birth certificate. How can I fix this?
  8. How can I correct an error with my child's date of birth or time of birth?
  9. One of the parent's date of birth or place of birth is incorrect. What do we to do to fix it?
  10. Where do I mail my request or documentation?
  11. What is the cost to amend my certificate? Are there any fees?