Amendment Form For Birth Certificate In Houston
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Please submit your application, supporting documents (if required) and fees to: DSHS – Vital Statistics Section, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Expedited Service Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 20-25 business days.
Information can be removed only if the court order has stated that the father listed on the birth certificate is not the biological father or if it specifically states that a person's name and information are to be removed from the birth record.
Regular Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks. See for current times.
Reasons to Amend a Birth Certificate Correct a spelling mistake or other errors. Add missing information. Change the name of the certificate holder or that of their parent(s) Change the gender marker of the certificate holder.
To get a certified copy of a vital record or make changes to the official record, you must be a person qualified to do so and submit a completed application. A completed application includes acceptable identification, the correct fees, and, in some cases, supporting documentation.
Requirements for Changing Vital Records Be a person qualified to make a change or correction. Complete the amendment form, with no cross outs, no white out, and no correction tape. Sign the application in front of a notary and get a notary seal. Provide a photocopy of acceptable ID with your mail-in application.
For Frequently Asked Questions, go to: . For more information, go to: . Where Do I Mail the Application? Regular Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks.
