Amendment Form For Birth Certificate In Dallas
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Regular Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks. See for current times.
Please submit your application, supporting documents (if required) and fees to: DSHS – Vital Statistics Section, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Expedited Service Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 20-25 business days.
The process starts by filing a petition to change your child's legal name. This is usually done in a district clerk's office in the county where the child lives. Some counties may accept online applications.
You can apply for changes or amendments to a vital record by mail. Review the Processing Times page for more information. Note: For adoption-related changes, see the New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption page. An application will be rejected if it is not completed properly.
Reasons to Amend a Birth Certificate Correct a spelling mistake or other errors. Add missing information. Change the name of the certificate holder or that of their parent(s) Change the gender marker of the certificate holder.
Information can be removed only if the court order has stated that the father listed on the birth certificate is not the biological father or if it specifically states that a person's name and information are to be removed from the birth record.
Requirements for Changing Vital Records Be a person qualified to make a change or correction. Complete the amendment form, with no cross outs, no white out, and no correction tape. Sign the application in front of a notary and get a notary seal. Provide a photocopy of acceptable ID with your mail-in application.
