Massachusetts H4165 allows parents to change their child's birth certificate to reflect their names.
Massachusetts H4165 amends the state's laws to allow parents to change their child's birth certificate to reflect their names. Parents can request this change by submitting a certified copy of their legal name change to the state registrar or town clerk. The bill also allows individuals to change the sex designation on their birth record, with certain conditions. The amendment process requires no medical or healthcare-related documentation.
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