Do I need a paternity test to add a father to a birth certificate?
If you need to add a father to the birth certificate and you have not begun the process. The first step would be to contact Vital Records (Birth Certificate Office) in your state to inquire about the process of adding a father to a birth certificate. Next, after receiving and completing the necessary paperwork provided by Vital Records. One of the requirements from Vital Records would be to provide proof that your child is biologically related to the alleged father. The best and most accurate way to get this done is by performing a legal paternity test. Only DNA results that are recognized and accepted by state institutions are performed by AABB accredited DNA Testing Labs. All legal DNA testing services offered by IDTO are performed by our partner AABB accredited laboratory.
It should also be noted that the relationship status of the mother will dictate the type of paperwork that will need to be completed. For example, If a mother is not married during pregnancy and wants to add a father to a birth certificate. The mother would have to complete a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage form. On the other hand, if the Mother is married to a man during pregnancy and her husband is not the biological father. The mother, legal father, and biological father would have to agree and complete an Order of Filiation which is the process taken performed by New York residents. What we recommend before performing a DNA paternity test is that you speak to someone at the Vital Records office in your state to fully understand how the process actually works. Although the foundation of the process is the same. There are small nuisances in each state’s adding a name to the birth certificate process that will vary.
DNA Testing Requirements in NYS:
If you are a New York State resident and you are performing a paternity test for the purposes of adding a biological father’s name to a child’s birth certificate. Please note, that the New York State Department of Health guidelines require all residents of the state of New York are required to obtain one of the following documents. 1. A court order from a Judge requesting a paternity test be performed. 2. A prescription referral from an NYS licensed Doctor. 3. A letter from a Family Law Attorney.
Conclusion:
In closing, if you are in need of legal paternity testing services to support a biological relationship between an alleged father and child. Please do not hesitate to contact us today at 877-680-5800 to schedule an appointment or ask us a question today.