One cannot change the name or any part of it on one's birth certificate. A name once entered on a birth certificate cannot be changed except in circumstances under which there is a clerical error that there is evidential clerical error in the certificate .
If you want to change a parent who was listed on the child's original birth certificate, that must be done through the court system. This is referred to as an “adjudication” – the court will decide (adjudicate) the existence or nonexistence of the parent and child relationship.
A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record. It is especially IMPORTANT to be sure all information given to Hospital Staff at the time of birth is accurate due to the time involved to process the correction at the State level.
Use the Application to Amend a Record After a Court Order Name Change (VS 23 Birth) form. to: • Amend a California birth record to reflect a name change as granted by: (See checklist on page 3) ▪ A court within California, another state, the District of Columbia, or any territory.
A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record. It is especially IMPORTANT to be sure all information given to Hospital Staff at the time of birth is accurate due to the time involved to process the correction at the State level.
You may contact CDPH-VR Customer Service Unit by email at AmendVR@cdph.ca or telephone at (916) 445-2684.
Q: How long does it take to change a birth record by the State after it has been registered? A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record.
You will need to complete an Application to Amend a Birth Record – Acknowledgement of Paternity/Parentage (VS 22 form). This form must be signed by both parents.