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The mother must be of course. Yet, if the father can not be then no, or if you don't want the father to sign he does not have to.

In Michigan when a child is born the mother fills out a form. The mother is asked if she is married and instructed based on her answer what information is needed. Paternity is established through court. If you are married or the father accepts paternity it is a legal matter. I'm still amazed at people stating the father signed the birth certificate. In Michigan there is no place on the certificate for any signature outside of the doctors.

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As regards what? It's not required to be responsible.

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No. The father's signature establishes paternity.

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Hospitals report births and deaths to the state. The person who gave birth will be reported as the mother.

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Does the father have to sign the birth certificate in the hospital?

I know that in the state of pennsylvania, the father must be present to sign the babies birth certificate in order for the baby to have the fathers last name.


Can you put his name on the birth certificate if he cant sign the birth certificate?

Putting a father's name on the birth certificate does not make him legally the father if you are not married to him. You can put his name on the birth certificate, but realize that it has no legal impact. In order to have paternity established, it has to be done with a court order.


Who signs the birth certificate if the father does not?

When I had my daughter, her father was not able to be there at the time, so I was the only one to sign the birth certifiate as a parent. The father's name can be added by the father at a later date if that is what either of you wants to do. No one but the biological parents can sign a birth certificate.


If you sign birth certificate do you have to pay child support if later you are found to not be the father?

No. However, if the alleged father has signed the birth certificate, he is acknowledging that the child is his. There are steps to take in order to be taken off of the birth certificate and relieved of the obligation of child support, including a paternity test and an amendment to the birth certificate.


If the father is not listed on the birth certificate does he have to sign for a baby to get a passport?

The are not always list yet still have court ordered rights.

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Can a father still sign a birth certificate if he is over age?

yes, it doesn't matter how old they are they could still sign a birth sa tificate so long as he is the babies father.


Can a woman sign where it says name of father on a birth certificate?

no


Can an unwed father sign a birth certificate if the mother was married when the child is born?

Yes, if he is the one who fathered the child. Father's do not typically sign the birth certificate though, although he can be named on it.


Do you have the let the unwed father sign the birth certificate if he wants to?

yes =)


Does the father have to sign the birth certificate in the hospital?

I know that in the state of pennsylvania, the father must be present to sign the babies birth certificate in order for the baby to have the fathers last name.


Can a mother sign the birth certificate without the father being present in Texas?

The mother can sign her name, not the father's name.


Can you put his name on the birth certificate if he cant sign the birth certificate?

Putting a father's name on the birth certificate does not make him legally the father if you are not married to him. You can put his name on the birth certificate, but realize that it has no legal impact. In order to have paternity established, it has to be done with a court order.


Can only a guy sign a birth certificate?

Only the biological father can sign his name, if that is what you mean. If the child is adopted the adoptive father can change it and sign his. If the mother sign his name or another man's name, it is fraud. The mother must always be listed on the birth certificate.


Does the alleged father have to go on the birth certificate?

No, he is the only one who can sign it and if he chooses not to that is it.


Can you sign the birth certificate of your stepdaughter?

Only if you intend to acknowledge that you're her father.


Who signs the birth certificate if the father does not?

When I had my daughter, her father was not able to be there at the time, so I was the only one to sign the birth certifiate as a parent. The father's name can be added by the father at a later date if that is what either of you wants to do. No one but the biological parents can sign a birth certificate.


Can someone who isn't the biological father of a child sign the birth certificate if the mother is still legally married to someone else who isn't the father either in the state of ga?

No. It is not legal nor appropriate for anyone who is not the biological father to sign as such on the child's birth certificate. A birth record is a legal record and to purposely report false information is fraud.No. It is not legal nor appropriate for anyone who is not the biological father to sign as such on the child's birth certificate. A birth record is a legal record and to purposely report false information is fraud.No. It is not legal nor appropriate for anyone who is not the biological father to sign as such on the child's birth certificate. A birth record is a legal record and to purposely report false information is fraud.No. It is not legal nor appropriate for anyone who is not the biological father to sign as such on the child's birth certificate. A birth record is a legal record and to purposely report false information is fraud.