New York State Department of Health - Vital Records (birth) · New York state form
DOH-1927 Conforming Name Change for Child After Parents’ Marriage
DOH-1927 is a sworn form for a child’s parents to request a conforming name change after their marriage when the father is listed on the birth certificate.
- What this form is
- The New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section uses DOH-1927 to record a child’s conforming name change after the parents marry. The form has separate sworn statements for the father and mother. It asks for the child’s current recorded name, birth details, parents’ names, marriage details, and information about the Acknowledgment of Paternity or the father’s addition to the birth certificate.
- Who needs it
- A child’s biological parents may use this form after marrying if the father signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity or was added to the birth certificate.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form contains sworn statements with a “Sworn to Before me” line and a Notary Public line. Signatures must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Send the completed form to the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section/Amendment Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, New York 12220-2602.
Questions
Who can use DOH-1927?
The form provides separate statements for a child’s biological father and mother. It describes parents who married after the child’s birth and addresses paternity acknowledgment or the father’s addition to the birth certificate.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the child’s name as recorded on the birth certificate, date and place of birth, parents’ names, marriage date and place, and information about the Acknowledgment of Paternity or the father’s addition to the birth certificate.
Does DOH-1927 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes sworn statements and “Sworn to Before me” and Notary Public lines. Signatures must be notarized, and this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.