Birth Certificate
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Topic: Birth Certificate
Posted By: brittneyb2109
Subject: Birth Certificate
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 3:35pm
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Hi all, Just had a quick question about birth certificates and what not. When I give birth in March of 2013 I was wondering how I will go about doing the birth certificate. The "donor" is from America and have no contact with him whatsoever, so I will be the only one on the certificate. Can I do this? A bit confused. |
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Posted By: Keleho
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 4:29pm
I wouldnt think it was an issue, you would just not put anything under the father section. They should give you the forms to register your baby's birth and order a birth certificate at the hospital/birthing centre, but this (http://www.dia.govt.nz/Services-Births-Deaths-and-Marriages-Births?OpenDocument) has more information for you 
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Posted By: LateStarterLorna
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 9:55pm
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Yep its fine, you just list the father as unknown, I amended it to say father known but unnamed hahaha certificate just comes back saying not recorded :) ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/weIHiFu/" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: brittneyb2109
Date Posted: 07 December 2012 at 9:45am
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 07 December 2012 at 11:23pm
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I think I recall it's pretty clear in the application form & explains all cases so hopefully that'll help? ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: OdetteR
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 12:39pm
| Even though the 'donor' will not have any foreseeable role in the child's life, are you sure you don't want his name recorded? If nothing else your son or daughter may want to see his name on their birth certificate one day, even if it is just a random name with no person attached. I imagine this is a tricky situation for you but you may want to think about how you will answer what I would imagine will be an inevitable question. |