My child s Birth Certificate does not have the father s name on it. What is needed to add his name to the Certificate?
As of January 1, 1997, California State law permits the father’s name to be reported on the birth certificate only if the couple is legally married. Adding the unmarried father’s name requires that the father complete the Declaration of Paternity form and sign it, witnessed by any Vital Records staff or a notary public. The completed Declaration of Paternity form, a $20 fee, and an Application to Amend the Record – Acknowledgement of Paternity form must be submitted to the State Office of Vital Records. You may request these forms from our office or any local California registrar’s office. My child was born outside a hospital facility or at home. How do I register the birth?Non-hospital births or home births occurring in Berkeley must be registered within one year of birth to use this process. (Additional information will be required by the State Registrar if more than one year has elapsed since the unregistered birth.) An appointment must be made with our office by calling (510) 981-5
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