Paternity And Birth Certificates: How To Correct Or Amend Information

In this article, you can discover…

• How to correct or amend information on a birth certificate.
• Which documents are needed to update a birth certificate.
• How to handle disputes in amending a birth certificate.

Why Is Accurate Information On A Birth Certificate Important?

Birth certificates are vital documents that are needed at various stages in life. Whether you’re getting a driver’s license or being hired for a job, a birth certificate legally serves as a representation of who you are. 

It’s important for this legal representation to be accurate, factual, and reflect your genuine name, date and place of birth, and parentage. 

What Information Can Be Corrected Or Amended On A Birth Certificate?

Most information on the birth certificate can be corrected or amended. This includes 

• The subject’s first, middle, and last name
• The date and time of birth
• The place of birth
• Parents’ full names 
• Parents’ date and place of birth

If inaccurate information is noticed immediately after an infant’s birth certificate is issued, it can usually be amended quickly and simply. Changes made at a later time may require a court order to correct or amend. 

Attorney Kathleen Gomez is a resolute lawyer based in Minnesota. Serving families just like yours, she has the family law background, diligence, and insights to make sure your birth certificate information is corrected faithfully and respectfully.

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What Documents Are Required To Correct Or Amend A Birth Certificate In Minnesota?

This depends upon the information being changed. Court orders can certainly be used alongside school transcripts or a parent’s legally valid ID. 

What Is The Step-By-Step Process Of Amending Or Correcting A Birth Certificate In Minnesota?

The Office of Vital Records of the Minnesota Department of Health handles the criteria and requirements for amending or correcting a birth certificate. The documents required from parents or children to amend or correct a birth certificate can be found at length on their website. Your attorney can then check these documents for accuracy and file them at a county level. 

What Should I Do If My Spouse Refuses To Cooperate In Amending Our Child’s Birth Certificate?

If a spouse refuses to have a birth certificate changed, a court order may be needed to require the amendment or correction. Speaking with a family law attorney at this juncture can be helpful, as a qualified and seasoned lawyer can help you understand your options and file the paperwork for a court-ordered change to a birth certificate. 

A family law attorney can also be helpful if you’re facing paternity or adoption questions, direct you to the right documents and resources, and file updated forms with the Office of Vital Records. 

For more information on Paternity And Birth Certificates In Minnesota, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (763) 284-5552 today.