Get Amending A Birth Certificate After A Court Order Name Change

This guide provides clear and comprehensive instructions on completing the Amending A Birth Certificate After A Court Order Name Change form online. Follow these steps to ensure you successfully amend your birth certificate after a name change due to a court order.

Follow the steps to complete your amendment form accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and access it in the editing interface.
2. Complete Part I of the VS 23 form with information as it appears on your current birth certificate, including first, middle, and last name, date of birth, and place of birth. Ensure all data matches exactly to avoid processing delays.
3. In Part II, provide details of the Superior Court, including the court's name, case number, and the new name as indicated in the court order.
4. Fill out Part III, where you will affirm that the name change was executed by court order. Ensure to sign and print your name clearly.
5. Gather supporting documents: a certified copy of the court order, and if available, a photocopy of your current birth certificate to assist in identifying the record being amended.
6. Mail the completed VS 23 form along with the supporting documents and a fee of $23 to the California Department of Public Health. Remember to use a check or money order payable to CDPH Vital Records.
7. After sending your application, retain a copy of all documents for your records. You can track your amendment request once the processing time has elapsed.

Start amending your birth certificate online today!