Birth Certificate

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Question: My son was born in Arizona and we moved to Colorado. He has an AZ birth certificate. We have done a paternity test and have determined that the father listed is not correct. We have also had his last name changed. How do I get a birth certificate with his correct last name and father? 

Answer: Amendments and corrections to birth certificates are regulated according to the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. §36-323 & A.R.S. §36-337) and Administrative Codes (Title 9, Chapter 19). In order to change the name of the father on the birth certificate or to change the name of the child, please see the Amendments section of the Office of Vital Records. Note that if the child is more than one year old, a court order will be needed in order to amend the birth certificate. This can be a complicated process, and so you may want to consider consulting an attorney.

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  • My son was born in Arizona and we moved to Colorado. He has an AZ birth certificate. We have done a paternity test and have determined that the father listed is not correct. We have also had his last name changed. How do I get a birth certificate with his correct last name and father? 

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