Can I add the father of my child on their on the birth certificate with just the marriage license?

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Can I add the father of my child on their on the birth certificate with just the marriage license?

I’m trying to figure out the easiest way to fill in the father information on my daughter’s birth certificate.

Asked on January 14, 2018 under Family Law, Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

It is not as difficult as you may think so do not worry.  I am going to give you a link to the Texas Vital Statistics bureau which gives you step by step directions on how it is done.  Has their Father signed an acknowledgement of Paternity? That truly needs to be done.  Here you go and good luck.
 
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vs/reqproc/amendparentage.shtm


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