I'm a U.S citizen and I have a child by a German citizen. How do i get my name on the birth certificate?

I'm in the military so i wasn't present at the time of birth, but I really need to obtain proof that she's my daughter to get her the benefits that she deserves. I'm engaged to the mother but until we get married I need this done ASAP. Any assistance would be appreciated.

I'm a U.S citizen and I have a child by a German citizen. How do i get my name on the birth certificate?
I am having the EXACT same problem. My problem is the Japanese wouldn't let me put my childs fathers name on the birth certificate since we weren't married and both foreigners. We are married now.


NOw it's caused a huge problem and we have had to hire a lawyer. We have to apply for a paper called American citizenship Certificate which costs $460. This will be his American birth certificate. We also have to apply for a American passport.


I don't know if I'm explaining this to you in a way you understand, but I can honestly say I don't even think my lawyer knows what she is doing...getting a DNA test is probably the smart thing to do and apply for sa AMerican passport along with a affidavate of support saying youa re the father. AT the passport website there's a form called Affidavate of support for PAternity.





Let me know if you find out a easier way to do it....
Reply:The mother should have given your name as the father and had it listed on the birth certificate when your daughter was born. You might be able to petition the hall of records for the city/town/jurisdiction where the baby was born to amend the birth certificate, or your attorney could handle it. You might need to prove paternity through DNA testing.





This is another reason to avoid having a child before marriage!
Reply:usually they ask the mother at the hospital who the father is???? there is a website I think its stategov.com that can give you all the info you need.their is also a paternity test that cost about $300.and they check your DNA