I find it hilarious that it is noteworthy to tell a poster NOT to go to a building NO LONGER IN USE ( Historic courthouse? )

A historical courthouse is STILL a legal courthouse--and, as in my locality, the historic courthouse IS still in use---what would you call one that is both historic and still being used? You are poorly spoken and even more poorly written.

Actually, in your state, WASHINGTON, this is the law:

Applications for Name Changes may be filed in the county where you reside. The process consists of completing a Petition for Name Change and an Order for Name Change. The original Petition is filed with the clerk in any district court division located within the county of your residence. Photo ID may be required.
Name Change fees vary depending upon the number of persons named on the Petition. The King County District Court fee for name changes is $110 (effective 1/1/2008) which includes the $53 filing fee, a $10 administrative cost, a $42 recording cost per named individual and one certified copy. Additional certified copies are $5 per copy.
Once the Petition has been completed, the case will be presented to a judge for approval and signature.

And, the law in virtually every state is outlined here : Name Change Forms - How to Change Your Name Legally - State Specific
" Court Order - A Court order is recommended to change your name and is required by most states."

I have no idea where you get your information from. But, it is, again , incorrect.


There is a word for what you are alleging--it is called FRAUD.

AND you missed the POINT of this thread---stop hijacking threads. He isn't asking HOW to change his name. He isn't JUST asking how to be put on his sons birth certificate, he is ESTABLISHING PATERNITY and LEGAL RIGHT to a child--which means a judge will REVIEW the paternity test, declare it valid or invalid and rule accordingly. (this means take OFF another mans name and ADD his).

Don't take my word for it---read on: Texas Vital Statistics – Amending Paternity and Parentage on a Birth Certificate

"If the change you are wanting to make involves removing the father's information or removing one man's information and adding the information of another man, the supporting documentation must be a certified copy of a court order saying that the man listed on the birth certificate is not the biological father or that the man to be added to the birth certificate is the biological father."

Now, since you said it, name a SINGLE STATE where you can change the name of the CHILDS FATHER on a birth certificate WITHOUT GOING TO COURT. I DARE you to find a single state that allows that. You said it, now prove it. Name ONE. You have fifty to choose from. Name one that lets you walk in and change the fathers name on a birth certificate with a clerks approval ( eyeroll )without a hearing before a judge.

DO it. Show us your legal prowess. YOU MADE the statement----now prove it.

All you do is say I am wrong--but you NEVER reference a single source to PROVE I am wrong--as I have done here, linking to informational web pages from several states that clearly proves what the law is.

Do the same. Stop saying I am wrong--and PROVE it.