My father’s name is not listed on birth certificate. How do I list my father’s name on the birth certificate?

You will need to obtain a court order of paternity to list your father's name on the birth certificate. Your mother and father will need to be made a party to the court action. Once the court action has been completed, you will need to provide our office with the certified court order. We will also need additional information on the father:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Race
  • Highest grade completed
  • Social Security number (if he has one)

Note: If your mother was married to someone else other than your natural father while she was pregnant with you (from conception to birth) or if there is another man's name listed on the birth certificate as the father, that man will also need to be made a party to the court action. The court will need to determine that he is not the natural father and terminate his rights to the birth certificate.

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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?