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Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 3 Send Message	Edwin	Report	17 Mar 2013 22:25
Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 3 Send Message	if a child is born out of wedlock and takes his mothers name,can this be changed on the birth cert?
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 20,092 Send Message	brummiejan	Report	17 Mar 2013 22:47
	I think the birth can be re-registered if his father agrees to be on the cert. Both entries will be on the indexes. This site might help (assuming this took place England or Wales) http://www.ukdp.co.uk/name-change-birth-certificate-england-and-wales/ Jan
	Researching: Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham
Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 4,344 Send Message	Ann	Report	17 Mar 2013 22:50
	http://www.ukdp.co.uk/name-change-birth-certificate-england-and-wales/ This link should help.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,137 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	18 Mar 2013 07:22
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,137 Send Message	The link to this little site should be in every genealogist's bookmarks or favourites. http://home.clara.net/dixons/Certificates/indexbd.htm The rules did change over time so it also depends on when the event took place.
Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 3 Send Message	Edwin	Report	18 Mar 2013 13:03
Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 3 Send Message	Thank's everyone for your help .problem solved. Edwin