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(This answer only pertains to the United States.)
For non-adopted people, the answer is NO, the original birth certificate cannot be changed.
However, in cases of adoption, original birth certificates are changed--or new "amended" ones are issued--to reflect the adoptive parents' information rather than that of the birth parents. In an overwhelming majority of states, these original birth certificates--the actual, truthful record of a person's birth--are then sealed from both public record AND from the individual for whom the birth certificate was issued.
It is not uncommon for an adoptee's amended birth certificate to list entirely different information for time, place, and even date of birth from that on the actual (original) birth certificate/record, though this practice occurs far less frequently now than it did for previous generations.
Another important note about altered/amended birth certificates: under post-9/11 laws, if a birth certificate was issued more than one year after the date of birth, the individual can, and likely will, be denied a U.S. Passport.
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Is an authorized birth certificate the same as a certified birth certificate?
The authorized birth certificate may refer to the Original birth certificate rather than the Copy of the Birth Certificate.
How do you add a name to your given name in birth certificate?
The information on original birth records is not changed. A change of name would be filed in a court of jurisdiction.
Do you submit your original birth certificate?
no
What is a photocopy of a birth certificate and how does it differ from an original birth certificate?
A photocopy of a birth certificate is a duplicate of the original document made using a photocopier or scanner. It differs from an original birth certificate in that it is not considered a legally valid document for official purposes, such as applying for a passport or driver's license. The original birth certificate is issued by the government and contains official seals and signatures, while a photocopy does not have these security features.
What is the address for original birth certificate.?
You can contact the hospital for a certificate of birth but to get a legal document you need to contact the state office. the original is on file there and you can not have that but only a legal certificate.
Have you lost your original birth certificate in New York?
If you have lost your original birth certificate in New York, you can request a replacement from the New York State Department of Health.
Do you need an original birth certificate or can it be a copy?
It depends on the use of the birth certificate... more details please.
Is it illegal to use your original birth certificate after a name change?
no. your birth certificate folows you the rest of your life. but you parhaps do not want to use it.
Is it permissible to photocopy my birth certificate?
No, it is generally not permissible to photocopy your birth certificate as it is a legal document that should be kept secure and original.
How do you get a birth certificate from Lithuania?
You must be born in Lithuania and send an official note declaring that you have lost your original birth certificate to the Passport office
Could i change my last name on my birth certificate?
You can't change your original birth certificate but you can change your name. See a lawyer or get married.
Can a mother have a minor child's last name changed on his birth certificate without the permission of the father if he signed the birth certificate?
Yes, but the father can motion the family court to stop the action, or have it changed back when he finds out.
