Why does my birth certificate not have my parents names?

There are a number of reasons a father's name may be left on the birth certificate: the mother is not sure who the father is, the father cannot be located, the parents are no longer in a relationship, they may have a strained relationship and the mother doesn't want the father's name on the birth certificate, etc.
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Do Pennsylvania birth certificates have parents names on them?

Based on national standards, all parent's names as printed on a birth certificate list the parent's legal name prior to first marriage (also referred to as a maiden last name). All parents listed on the birth certificate must sign the Request to Modify an Infant's Birth Record.
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Do you have to put parents name on passport?

U.S. Department of State will require the full names of the applicant's parent(s) to be listed on all certified birth certificates to be considered as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for all passport applicants, regardless of age.
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Do UK birth certificates have parents names on?

Details shown on a full birth certificate

FBCs issued in England and Wales have shown the full name, place and date of birth of the registered person, and the names of the parent(s).
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How do I add the father to a birth certificate in NJ?

Visit the Office of Vital Statistics or the local Registrar's office in the county where your child was born. Obtain a Certificate of Parentage form from the office you visit. This form is required to add a father to the birth certificate.
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How much does it cost to add father to birth certificate in NJ?

A certified copy of the certificate can be ordered for $25 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate. Please remit payment in the form of a check or money order made payable to: Treasurer, State of New Jersey.
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How do I change my child's name on birth certificate?

In order to apply for a change of name, an application form needs to be completed and posted to the register office where the entry is held. The birth certificates with the old name need to be given to the register office along with an application form and the relevant fee for a new certificate.
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What details are on a birth certificate?

Birth certificate

full name of the child (as registered at birth) date of birth. Place of birth (eg hospital, home address) parents names (as shown on the original registration)
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How do you add father's name to birth certificate UK?

Adding the father's name

The father's name can be added to the birth certificate at a date after the original registration. The registrar will help you do this but only if there's evidence that the father is the father, for example, a signed declaration by the mother. This is called re-registration.
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Can non biological father be on birth certificate UK?

If someone who is not the biological father signs the birth certificate, it is considered paternity fraud.
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What do I do if I don't know my parents date of birth on my passport?

Answer: You do not need both parents' name on your birth certificate in order to obtain a passport. The document just needs to be the long-form state-issued birth certificate. Please submit the original or a certified copy.
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Is father name required for passport?

While filling the online passport application form, now one has to only fill name of the legal guardian who can either be the mother or father. Now it's not mandatory to mention father's name while applying for a passport.
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What does parents name at birth mean?

Mother's last name at parent's birth is her maiden name.
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How do you add a father's name to a birth certificate in PA?

To add, remove or replace a parent on a birth record, complete the Request to Modify Parentage on a Birth Record form. To modify information, other than parentage, complete the appropriate form below, based on the age of the individual whose record needs to be amended.
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Can a mother refuse to put father on birth certificate?

It is not illegal for a mother not to put the father's name on the birth certificate. A father's name does not have to be added at the time of registering the birth. A father's name can be added to the birth certificate at a later time.
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Does the biological father have rights if he is not on the birth certificate?

If an unwed father is not listed on the birth certificate, he has no legal rights to the child. This includes no obligation to paying child support and no rights to visitation to custody or child support. If no father is listed on the birth certificate, the mother has sole legal rights and responsibility of the child.
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Can a father put himself on the birth certificate?

Can a Father put himself on the Birth Certificate? Yes, but the process will differ depending on whether the mother is in agreement with the father's name being inserted and the birth certificate re-registered. Again, this is only relevant when the parents are unmarried.
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Can a baby have 2 surnames UK?

Parents may give a child a completely different surname, or take that of one, or both, of the parents. In exceptional cases, however, officials can refuse to register a name deemed to be vulgar or offensive.
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How do I amend a birth certificate UK?

Contact the register office where your child's birth was registered to find out how to send your application, the cost and how to pay. Fill in the relevant application form and send it to the register office: correct details on a birth registration.
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When did full birth certificates start?

In March 1849, the census board was designated by Congress to guide the census timing and utilize standard forms. The first standard certificates for the registration of live births were developed in 1900 by the Bureau of the Census.
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What is a short birth certificate?

There are 2 types of birth certificate: the short version, which contains only the baby's details. the full version, which also contains the parents' details.
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Who is the informant on a birth certificate?

if the baby's parents were married to each other at the time of the birth the mother and father are qualified informants. One of them may attend on their own or they both may attend together. if the baby's parents were not married to each other at the time of the birth then only the mother is the qualified informant.
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How much does it cost to change name on birth certificate?

We will ask you to pay a fee of £40.00. This fee is set by central government and is for consideration of the application. It does not guarantee the application will be successful.
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Can a 16 year old change their name without parental consent?

Once you're 16 years old, it's legally your own decision to change your name. If you're 16 or 17, you're treated in the same way as an adult, and you can change your own name (by deed poll) without your parents' consent.
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Can my ex wife change my child's last name?

If they consent to the change of forename or surname, the consent must be provided in writing so that the necessary documentation can be drafted. However, if the other parent does not consent to the name change, you would need to apply to the Court for permission to change your child's name.
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