Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (birth records: affidavits, paternity acknowledgment) · Georgia state form
Affidavit for Adding a Spouse
Use this affidavit to request an amendment to a child’s birth certificate after the parents’ marriage. Both parents must sign and attach a certified marriage certificate.
- What this form is
- The Affidavit for Adding a Spouse collects information about the child, parents, birth, and marriage for a birth certificate amendment. The form says both parents must sign and complete it in its entirety, and a certified copy of the parents’ marriage certificate must be attached. It also includes a notary section for acknowledgment, signature, date, identification details, and seal.
- Who needs it
- Parents seeking to amend a child’s birth certificate after their marriage may complete this affidavit and provide the required marriage certificate.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit includes a notary acknowledgment and must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the affidavit in its entirety, obtain both parents’ signatures, and attach a certified copy of the parents’ marriage certificate. Address correspondence to the State Office of Vital Records at the address printed on the form.
Questions
What is the Affidavit for Adding a Spouse used for?
The affidavit is used to request an amendment to a child’s birth certificate. It asks for information about the child and parents and requires a certified copy of the parents’ marriage certificate.
Who must sign the affidavit?
The form states that both parents must sign and that the affidavit must be completed in its entirety. It also asks each affiant to provide a signature and relationship.
Is a notary needed for this affidavit?
Yes. The form includes a notary acknowledgment section with a notary signature, date, commission expiration, and seal. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.