I live in PA and when I was 18years old I partied a lot and traveled different places and by 19 I had a son, He is 2 years old now I never really knew his father so I couldn't search for him if I wanted to. I am engaged now and my fiancé and I wish for him to be listed as my sons father on the birth certificate... Can I list a father even though its been 2 years already? And What are the steps I need to take to do it?

Your fiancé needs to ADOPT your son. You can't just list some random guy as the father when you know he is not--that is FRAUD.

First, most states require that you be married first.

Second, not knowing who the father is--well, that's going to make it more difficult, because you need to determine paternity first so that the biological father can relinquish his rights.

Your absolute first step is to contact a family law attorney in your area to walk you through this.

Your fiance needs to ADOPT your son. You can't just list some random guy as the father when you know he is not--that is FRAUD.

First, most states require that you be married first.

Second, not knowing who the father is--well, that's going to make it more difficult, because you need to determine paternity first so that the biological father can relinquish his rights.

Your absolute first step is to contact a family law attorney in your area to walk you through this.


Not only is it fraud to list other than the father on the birth certificate, it's also a crime.