How do I legally change my name? How do I add a parent to a birth record?

To legally change a name or change a parent on a birth record requires a court order. For further information, contact the Placer County Court Clerk at 916-408-6000, a legal advisor, or the California Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records at 916-445-2684.

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