Where the father’s name was stated on the birth notification form at the hospital but not included on the birth certificate:
The father and mother are required to attend the Registry together each presenting valid government-issued identification. The application forms must be completed in the presence of the Registrar to add the father’s name to the birth registration. The Registrar may exercise the discretion to request DNA.
Where the father’s name was NOT stated on the birth notification form at the hospital:
The father is required to provide a DNA report. The father and mother are required to attend the Registry together each presenting valid government-issued identification. The application forms must be completed in the presence of the Registrar to add the father’s name to the birth registration.
If the request for addition of the father’s name is by order of the Court, the Court Order is required.