What Does It Mean If There is No Father on Your Birth Certificate?

What Does It Mean If There is No Father on Your Birth Certificate?

Three Primary Reasons Your Father’s Name Might Not Be on Your Birth Certificate

He wasn’t present during the birth Your parents weren’t together at the time A legislation error may have omitted his name

U.S. birth certificates are essential to prove parental rights and you will need the father’s name on the birth certificate to:

Prove identity Claim child support Claim death benefits Receive insurance coverage

How Can You Update a Birth Certificate with the Father’s Name?

You will need: An original copy of the birth certificate. This should be a certified copy.

An affidavit signed by both parents acknowledging the paternity A fee between $20 and $75 to be paid via check or money order After that, make an appointment with the vital records office to request a birth certificate replacement

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