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Veronica
Just Said Yes September 2012

Single Mom getting married, do I need to update my child's birth certificate with my new last name?

Veronica, on May 27, 2012 at 7:48 PM Posted in Married Life 0 6

Hello,

I'm wondering about birth certificate requirements. I will be getting married in September and have a daughter from a different father. Does anyone know what to do about the birth certificate? I started wondering how I would prove that I'm her mother once I change my last name?

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Latest activity by Veronica, on May 27, 2012 at 8:52 PM
  • keli716
    VIP September 2012
    keli716 ·
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    No you only change the child's birth certificate if your husband plans on legally adopting your child.

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  • Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.)
    Master March 2012
    Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.) ·
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    No cause the mothers madien name go on the birth certificate weather you are married or not

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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
    2d Bride ·
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    If you ever need to prove you are the baby's mother, you'd need to show something (like your marriage certificate) that shows you were previously known by the name that is on your baby's birth certificate. It really doesn't matter whether you were a single mother or not at the time; you'd have the same issue if you'd been married to the baby's father, got divorced, and were now remarrying. (This is just one among many reasons why I think the custom of having women change their names when they marry is silly.)

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  • Christie
    Dedicated July 2012
    Christie ·
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    Unless your new husband plans to legally adopt the child. if the father is still in the picture expect him to be pissed if you do this

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  • B'Loved
    VIP November 2013
    B'Loved ·
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    It's not necessary. Just make sure you keep your records in a safe place.

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  • Veronica
    Just Said Yes September 2012
    Veronica ·
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    Thanks for your responses.

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