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What are the legal ramifications of falsifying information on a death certificate? If a person who is a stepchild and knows there are biological children places their name as next of kin, how would you go about changing it?

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 2 years ago | Contributor

I am not sure that what happened constitutes a criminal offense.  The relationship does have some validity.  Nevertheless, you can indeed apply to change the death certificate.  It is done by the department of heath and through the division of vital records. 

 

 

You may contact the Division of Vital Records by one of the methods listed below: 

 

 

Telephone:    (724) 656-3100


 

Mail:

      

 

 

  The individual requesting the correction must include a legible copy of his/her valid government issued photo ID with the  completed application form and the required fee or Armed Forces information.   Please mail your request to: 

Submit a completed application form available on their website. 

 

 

Division of Vital Records 

101 S. Mercer Street, Room 401

PO Box 1528 

New Castle, PA  16101

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