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.
Regular Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks. See for current times.
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.
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.
All certified copies of your amended birth certificate will have your previous name, struck out or crossed out, with your new legal name printed next to, or above your previous legal name.
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.
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.
Birth Order TypeTexas Order Processing TimeMail-In Order Processing Time Birth Certificates 20-25 days 25-30 days Birth Verifications 20-25 days 25-30 days Birth Certificate Correction/Amendment Service Not Available 25-30 days Adoptions Service Not Available 25-30 days1 more row
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.