To amend a birth certificate with DNA testing results, you must first obtain a court order based on the results of a legal paternity test, as at-home tests are not sufficient. After securing the court order, submit it with the necessary amendment forms and supporting documents to your state’s vital records office, such as the Department of Health or Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Obtain a legal court order
Get a legal DNA test: At-home tests are not accepted for legal amendments. You must file a motion with the court to request an official, court-ordered paternity test.
Go to court: After the DNA test results are obtained, the court will issue a judgment and/or a court order confirming paternity. This order is the key document that proves parentage for the amendment.
File the amendment request with the vital records office
Find the correct office: Identify the vital records office for the state where the birth certificate was originally issued. This is often the Department of Health or Bureau of Vital Statistics.
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Complete the amendment form: Download and fill out the necessary forms, such as the “Amendment of Parentage” or “Adjudication of Facts of Parentage” form, available from the vital records office’s website. Make sure to complete all sections accurately and legibly.
Include required documentation: Submit a certified copy of the court order. You may also need proof of identity and potentially a notarized sworn statement.
Pay the fees: There is typically a fee for the amendment and for additional copies of the revised birth certificate.
Submit your application: Mail the completed application, court order, and payment to the address provided by the vital records office.


Await a response
Be patient: Processing times vary depending on the state. The vital records office will contact you if they need more information or if there are any issues.
Request revised certificate: Once the amendment is approved, the vital records office will issue a new, revised birth certificate with the updated information







