Amending Birth Certificate Process

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To amend a birth certificate in Arkansas, file a petition in court to establish paternity, provide DNA evidence, and obtain a court order to make changes.

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On my birth certificate my surname was changed to my mother's maiden name but the father's name was never removed. The man listed is deceased and not my father. How do I remove this man from my birth certificate and add my real father's name? The only DNA testing that I have to verify my real Father was on ancestry.com
To amend a birth certificate in Texas:
- File a petition in court to establish paternity.
- Provide evidence, such as DNA test results.
- Obtain a court order to amend the birth certificate.
Would you like information on locating a lawyer to assist with this process?
I am not in Texas I am in AR
In Arkansas, to amend a birth certificate, you generally need to:
- File a petition in court to establish paternity.
- Provide evidence, such as DNA test results.
- Obtain a court order to amend the birth certificate.
Would you like information on locating a lawyer to assist with this process in Arkansas?
No thank you, good by
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