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Does the father have to be there at birth for his name to be on the birth certificate?

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No. The parents supply the information that will comprise the birth record. The father can sign it even if he wasn't present at the birth.

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No. As long as one of the parent's names are on the birth certificate, it is legal. Answer. no you do not
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