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    Feb 20, 2011, 02:25 PM
    Can I change my daughters surname from mine to my future husband?
    Can I change my daughters surname to my future husbands surname? Her biological father hasn't been in contact for 6 years but his name is on her birth certificate
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    Feb 20, 2011, 02:39 PM

    No. To change a child's name you have to go to court for a legal name change. Otherwise the name on the birth certificate is the legal name.

    Why not wait until after you are married and have your husband adopt.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 02:55 PM
    But do I still need his permission, even though I have no idea to where he lives or contact number? He hasn't wanted anything to do with her I never stopped him seeing her I always gave him the opportunity to see her.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 02:58 PM
    She has my surname not his.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 04:40 PM

    That depends on local laws. You have to, at least, show a good faith attempt to contact him.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 08:03 PM

    The court may accept the fact after you present evidence that you tried to contact him, But the court will require at least a level of attempt to find him to notify them. After that most will require notice be given though publication, but it really varies,
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