The biological father is not on the birth certificate not has there been a court ordered determination of his paternity. Therefore, in Pennsylvania he has no paternal rights related to the child.
A name change correction for a child is simple, if the birth certificate was issued in Pennsylvania and both biological or adoptive parents consent to the change of name. Both of the biological parents must complete and sign the form on the back of their child's birth certificate in the presence of a notary.
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.
You can not amend a birth certificate after the first 6 months. You would have to file a Petition in the Court to ask the Court to formally remove him proving he is not the father. If he was the husband of the mother at the time of birth, he can not be removed.
Name-change proceedings to alter your birth certificate name are generally relatively simple. Each state has its own procedures and forms, so be sure to research your state's particular requirements.
To remove a name, you'll need to fill out the form and provide a copy of a court order (like your judgment of divorce), or a court determination of non-paternity. Other states require you to file a legal request through the court before you can modify the birth certificate.
The maximum number of parents authorized for registration on a birth record is two parents. Any removal of a parent from a child's record requires a court order or an approved cancellation of an Acknowledgment of Paternity.
If both parents sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity form, the father's name shall be listed on the child's birth certificate. 5. If the birth mother fails or refuses to sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity form, the alleged father may sign the form.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.