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How do you change a father's name on a birth certificate in Massachusetts if both mother and incorrectly listed father are dead?

I am the result of an affair of sorts. My mother when separated from my stepfather had a one night stand with my dad. I didn't know my dad until I was 13 and now that both stepfather and mother are passed my dad and I would like to have me be known as his correctly. I don't miss either one and have wanted this forever. But, without they to sign off on this how do we proceed? We're meeting with an attorney soon. But, I'd like an idea of where to go with this.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago
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    You don't. THe birth certificate is simply a record. Your mother was still married to your stepfather when she got pregnant with you, and as such the state recognizes him as the father.

  • 5 years ago

    Birth Records Search Database : http://birthrecords.neatprim.com/

  • 5 years ago

    Walk when you meet your attorney. ... you tell him who you believe your birth father is ...and request a DNA test to set aside any doubts and then request your birthcirt is fixed

  • 5 years ago

    i would wait till you see the attorney, he would know how to do this

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