Information Required for Amended Birth Certificate

To submit this form, you must send it via mail or fax to the appropriate health department office. If submitting by mail, address it to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. For fax submissions, use the appropriate fax number found on the official form. Always ensure that you keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Please note that important deadlines for submitting this form typically fall within specific state regulations. Check local guidelines for precise dates in 2024 and 2025 regarding paternity acknowledgment submissions. Make sure to prepare ahead to avoid any issues.

The purpose of this form is to provide a structured process for parents wishing to amend their child's birth certificate due to paternity acknowledgment. It ensures that all necessary information is collected, fostering accurate record-keeping. This document is vital in legal scenarios to establish parentage and correct any discrepancies in official records.

• 1. Child's Full Name: The full name of the child as it should appear on the amended birth certificate.
• 2. Father's Full Name: The legal name of the child's father as per official documents.
• 3. Father's Date of Birth: The father's date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
• 4. Mother's Full Name: The mother's full name prior to any marriage.
• 5. Mother's Date of Birth: The mother's date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
• 6. Father's Address: Current residential address of the father.
• 7. Mother's Current Mailing Address: The current mailing address of the mother.
• 8. Employer Details: Information regarding the father’s and mother’s employers.

Failure to submit this form can result in delays in processing your request to amend the birth certificate. Without a completed form, legal documentation may not reflect accurate parentage information. This can lead to complications in future legal proceedings regarding custody or child support.

• Delayed Amendment Processing: If the form is not submitted, corrections to the birth certificate might not be processed in a timely manner.
• Legal Implications: Incorrect birth certificate details can complicate legal matters such as custody disputes.
• Inaccurate Records: Failure to submit correct information can lead to inaccuracies in official records.

• 1. Updating Information: To amend existing records when new information is available.
• 2. Legal Requirements: To comply with state requirements in cases of paternity acknowledgment.
• 3. Documenting Parentage: When establishing legal recognition of parental rights.