How can i change my daughters lastname?

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How can i change my daughters lastname?

th father is not on the birthcertifacate and my husband wants to put hi how can i do that

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: You won't need a paternity test in most states, but you will need to file a petition for adoption with the court. Don't try just having him added to her birth certificate as her dad because that's fraud and can really come back to bite you. You need to hire an attorney and go through an adoption proceding to have it done right in order to protect everyone's rights...especially hers.