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State of Tennessee Department of Health
Amending a Certificate
Amendment FAQs

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My name was legally changed. How do I get it changed on my birth certificate?
The date of birth is incorrect on my birth certificate. What is needed to correct it?
My given or middle name is missing or spelled incorrectly on my birth certificate. How do I get it corrected?
A parent’s name is misspelled, date of birth or place of birth is incorrect on my birth certificate. How do I get it corrected?
My child’s father’s name was not put on their birth certificate. Can I get it added?
I have adopted a child who was born in Tennessee. How do I get a new birth certificate for them?
I adopted a child from another country. May I get a Tennessee birth certificate for the child?
I was adopted. How can I obtain copies of my original birth record before the adoption?
I have married my child’s father since they were born. Can I add the father’s name to their birth certificate?
My birth certificate was not registered when I was born. Can I get a certified birth certificate?

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For instructions on obtaining a court order contact the court clerk’s office in your county of residence.

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