Full question:
Can I change my mothers name on my birth certificate to my step mothers name? I have never met my birth mother and have lived with my step mother since I was 2 and she is the only mother I have know. I am 18 years old and want to do this for myself.
- Category: Name Change
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
Unfortunately, changes to a birth certificate are typically only allowed for correcting inaccurate or missing information. Since your birth mother's name is accurate, you may not be able to change it to your stepmother's name.
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