My last or entire name is missing. How do I add my last or entire name?

If your last or entire name is missing from your birth certificate, you will need to provide our office with two certified or original documents dated at least five years ago that shows your name how it should be listed on your birth certificate. We also need a notarized request stating that you want to amend your birth certificate. View a Sample of a Notarized Statement (PDF).

With regard to the required documentation, we suggest certified copies of any of the following:

  • Hospital or medical record
  • Insurance policy
  • Marriage license
  • School record or diploma
  • Service record
  • Your child's birth record

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1. My name is misspelled/wrong on the birth certificate. How do I fix it?
2. My birth date is wrong. How do I fix my date of birth?
3. My first and/or middle names are missing. How do I add my first and/or middle name?
4. My last or entire name is missing. How do I add my last or entire name?
5. My first and middle name are switched around. How do I fix this?
6. My sex is listed incorrectly on my birth certificate. How do I fix this?
7. I have had a legal name change. How do I fix my birth certificate?
8. I have gotten married; do I need to change my birth certificate?
9. My father’s name is not listed on birth certificate. How do I list my father’s name on the birth certificate?
10. How to put my true gender on my birth certificate?
11. Where do I mail my request or documentation?
12. What is the cost to amend my certificate? Are there any fees?