Genealogy Chat

Did the mother of a child need the fathers permission to have his name put on the childs birth certifificate please?
Lisa

If they weren't married, I think so. I was born in the eighties and was adopted. My birth parents were not married and I presume he was not there when she registered my birth because only my mother's details are on there. (The photocopied registration of my birth is in my adoption folder.)

I think if the dad is in the forces etc he can send a form giving permission in his absence.

Thanks Kate,
But I am not sure if they where married.
I was just wondering as my dad was not with my mum when my birth was registered in 1974 and she never needed his permission to have my dad put on my birth certificate so was just wondering if my mum would have needed my sisters dads permission for him to be put on her birth certificate in 1969
Thanks for replying anyway
Lisa

Hi Lisa,
From what I have read on this board and if I am wrong please correct me.
If the mother was married then the fathers name would be put on the certificate.
If the mother was not married then the father had to be present and consent to his name being on the certificate.
Hope that helps.
Bye
Paul

If the parents are unmarried, the father must either be present at the time of registration, or provide a sworn statement acknowledging paternity.

If the mother says that she is married to the child's father, his name will be on the cert., whether he attends the registration, or not.

Reg