Get Louisiana Vital Records Name Change

The individual requesting a correction to his/her birth certificate must submit a completed application, legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID, such as state-issued driver's license or non-driver photo ID, the incorrect birth certificate, and the required fee.

Remarks: Birth records are strictly confidential, and are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics for 100 years. Birth records older than 100 years are maintained by the Louisiana State Archives (PO Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804).

Changes or Corrections: Call our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200 or send e-mail to VRInfo@msdh.ms.gov.

If the mother was not married at the time between conception and birth, the father can be removed from the birth certificate by the “Rescission of Acknowledgement of Paternity.” This form is used to rescind (cancel) the legal claim of paternity created by a previously completed Acknowledgement of Paternity.

If you want to change your name on your original birth certificate from the state of Louisiana, you must send a certified copy of your court order certifying name change to the Louisiana Vital Records Registry along with an "Application to Amend a Certificate of Birth" and the appropriate fee.

If the biological father and the mother agree, the surname of the child shall be the maiden name or surname of the mother or a combination of the surname of the biological father and the maiden name or surname of the mother.

The individual requesting a correction to his/her birth certificate must submit a completed application, legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID, such as state-issued driver's license or non-driver photo ID, the incorrect birth certificate, and the required fee.

Fee is $28.00, includes one certified copy of the amended record. Additional copies of the amended record are $6.00 each when ordered at the same time for the same person. Acceptable documentation can be one of the following. The document must show the name as you want it, your age or date of birth.

Remarks: Birth records are strictly confidential, and are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics for 100 years. Birth records older than 100 years are maintained by the Louisiana State Archives (PO Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804).

Remarks: Birth records are strictly confidential, and are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics for 100 years. Birth records older than 100 years are maintained by the Louisiana State Archives (PO Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804).

Changes or Corrections: Call our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200 or send e-mail to VRInfo@msdh.ms.gov.

The individual requesting a correction to his/her birth certificate must submit a completed application, legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID, such as state-issued driver's license or non-driver photo ID, the incorrect birth certificate, and the required fee.

If the mother was not married at the time between conception and birth, the father can be removed from the birth certificate by the “Rescission of Acknowledgement of Paternity.” This form is used to rescind (cancel) the legal claim of paternity created by a previously completed Acknowledgement of Paternity.

Does a Mississippi birth certificate name change need both parents signatures? If the person requesting the amendment is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian (with proof of guardianship) must sign in addition to one reputable person having knowledge of the event(s).

If you want to change your name on your original birth certificate from the state of Louisiana, you must send a certified copy of your court order certifying name change to the Louisiana Vital Records Registry along with an "Application to Amend a Certificate of Birth" and the appropriate fee.

If the biological father and the mother agree, the surname of the child shall be the maiden name or surname of the mother or a combination of the surname of the biological father and the maiden name or surname of the mother.

Unmarried Fathers and Child Custody For unmarried parents, all rights belong to the mother. Unmarried fathers have no legal rights to custody or visitation. Fighting for the right to see your child is possible with the help of a Louisiana lawyer.

Fee is $28.00, includes one certified copy of the amended record. Additional copies of the amended record are $6.00 each when ordered at the same time for the same person. Acceptable documentation can be one of the following. The document must show the name as you want it, your age or date of birth.

If you want to change your name on your original birth certificate from the state of Louisiana, you must send a certified copy of your court order certifying name change to the Louisiana Vital Records Registry along with an "Application to Amend a Certificate of Birth" and the appropriate fee.

Remarks: Birth records are strictly confidential, and are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics for 100 years. Birth records older than 100 years are maintained by the Louisiana State Archives (PO Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804).

The individual requesting a correction to his/her birth certificate must submit a completed application, legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID, such as state-issued driver's license or non-driver photo ID, the incorrect birth certificate, and the required fee.

Does a Mississippi birth certificate name change need both parents signatures? If the person requesting the amendment is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian (with proof of guardianship) must sign in addition to one reputable person having knowledge of the event(s).

Unmarried Fathers and Child Custody For unmarried parents, all rights belong to the mother. Unmarried fathers have no legal rights to custody or visitation. Fighting for the right to see your child is possible with the help of a Louisiana lawyer.

If you want to change your name on your original birth certificate from the state of Louisiana, you must send a certified copy of your court order certifying name change to the Louisiana Vital Records Registry along with an "Application to Amend a Certificate of Birth" and the appropriate fee.