Correction Form For Birth Certificate In Queens
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You can request a birth certificate correction in person. An appointment is required. Schedule an appointment. If you are unable to schedule an appointment and have an emergency request related to travel, health care coverage, government services, military, housing, or employment, email correctionsunit2@health.nyc.
Processing time: 12 weeks. Delivery by regular mail can take an additional two weeks. Add additional time for your application to be delivered to our office. The processing time does not start until we receive your application.
How do I remove or change a parent on a NYC birth certificate? Parent listed on the birth certificate Either Yes or No Change or remove a parent Go to Family Court or New York State Supreme Court to establish parentage. Ask for an Order of Parentage to remove or change a parent.
To remove a name, you'll need to fill out the form and provide a copy of a court order (like your judgment of divorce), or a court determination of non-paternity. Other states require you to file a legal request through the court before you can modify the birth certificate.
Name-change proceedings to alter your birth certificate name are generally relatively simple. Each state has its own procedures and forms, so be sure to research your state's particular requirements.
File a petition with the court: In many states, you will need to file a legal request through the court to remove the father's name from the birth certificate. This typically involves submitting a motion, along with supporting evidence such as the paternity test results or court order (2).
If he happens to be unavailable—or he does not want to be involved with the child or he does not want his name on the birth certificate, you can leave the birth father's name as UNKNOWN on the birth certificate.
How do I remove or change a parent on a NYC birth certificate? Parent listed on the birth certificate Either Yes or No Change or remove a parent Go to Family Court or New York State Supreme Court to establish parentage. Ask for an Order of Parentage to remove or change a parent.
Processing time: Six to eight weeks (delivery by regular mail can take an additional two weeks).
