Amendment Form For Birth Certificate In Santa Clara
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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.
You may contact CDPH-VR Customer Service Unit by email at AmendVR@cdph.ca or telephone at (916) 445-2684. If you need assistance or have questions about completing birth amendment forms, please call our office at 805-981-5172 to schedule an appointment.
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.
Links to Applications for Ordering Birth Records When ordering in person, an authorized individual must complete an approved application including a sworn statement under penalty of perjury to receive an authorized certified copy.
Birth and death certificates, dating back from 1873 to the present, are available from the County of Santa Clara Office of the Clerk-Recorder or call (408) 299-5688. New location as of October 23, 2023: 110 W. Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA 95134. Phone: (408) 299-5688.
The California Department of Public Health — Vital Records issues certified copies of California vital records. The fastest way to request a copy of a birth or death certificate or marriage or divorce documents is to order online at CDPH-VR.
