In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
How do I add the name of the father to the birth certificate?
Adding the name of the father to the birth certificate requires filing an Acknowledgment of Paternity. Acknowledgement of Paternity forms can be found at all birthing hospitals, the Office of Vital Records, the Division of Child Support Services at the Arizona Department of Economic Security offices, and many of the office of the county registrar. You can also work with the courts to file for paternity, custody, and related matters together. These forms are filed at your county Superior Court.
Resources:
Find My Court - Superior Court Locations
Arizona Department of Health Services Vital Records – Corrections and Amendments to Birth Certificates
Division of Child Support Services – Voluntary Paternity Program