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Establishing Paternity: This can be done through a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) or a court order. Forms and Fees: The main form required is the VS-170 – Application for a New Birth Certificate based on Parentage. Fees for filing the form and any DNA tests can range from $75-$100.
Each state has its own set of legal requirements for adding a deceased father to a child's birth certificate. Some common requirements include presenting a court order, providing proof of Paternity, and submitting necessary documentation, such as a certified copy of the father's death certificate.
While signing the birth certificate, along with the mother, is one way to establish paternity by Presumption of Paternity – it can be rebutted in court with clear and convincing evidence.
In Arizona, a father who is not married to his child's mother has no legal right to the child until paternity has been established, either by agreement (affidavit between the parents) and a written agreement or a court order outlines the schedule and decision making ability of each parent.
Generally to add a father to the birth certificate, paternity must first be established by either court order or an Acknowledgment of Paternity. Once paternity has been established, an Affidavit to Correct or Amend a Birth Certificate can be used to add the father's name to the child's birth certificate.
Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
Steps with the Arizona Courts You can go online at or in person at a court location closest to where you live.
Before an Arbitrator is Appointed When filing a complaint, the plaintiff also must file a Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration which states the monetary amount of the controversy. If the case is designated an arbitration case, an arbitrator is appointed once an answer to the complaint is filed.
Change of Name or Address Come in person to the Clerk's Office at either of the following locations: Or write to Clerk of Superior Court, Family Support Center/Services at: 201 W. Or send a FAX to (602) 506-1937; or download the forms and corresponding instructions from the Self Service Center Webpage.
BRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION of the person requesting a name change to the hearing. Government-issued photo identification, such as a drivers' license is acceptable. BRING A COPY of your original ARIZONA BIRTH CERTIFICATE. BRING A date stamped copy of ALL of your FILED DOCUMENTS.