Applying for a New Birth Certificate Following a Legitimation
Legitimation occurs either when the mother was not married at the time of birth or not married to the biological father and later marries the biological father of the child. The following are required to obtain a new record:
- A completed Application for an Amended Birth Record Following Legitimation
- A certified copy of the Marriage Record
- A divorce decree (if the mother was married at the time of birth or conception)
- A $60.00 fee plus any additional copy fees
