Birth Certificate

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Question: My daughter was born in a different state than which we live in. I am in the process of leaving the father because he verbally abuses me on a daily basis. We know that he is not her biological father, can I have his name removed from the birth certificate in the state we live in? Can I change my daughters last name from his last name to mine?

Answer: You will need to contact the Office of Vital Records in the state your daughter was born.  Many states have the steps in the process on their site. 

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  • My daughter was born in a different state than which we live in. I am in the process of leaving the father because he verbally abuses me on a daily basis. We know that he is not her biological father, can I have his name removed from the birth certificate in the state we live in? Can I change my daughters last name from his last name to mine?

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  • State Bar of Arizona
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    Referral number 602-257-4434
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  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
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