Parentage and Paternity

The Paternity and Parentage Team at Texas Vital Statistics is responsible for amending birth records based on parentage.

Click here for frequently asked questions related to paternity and parentage.

Click here for instructions on amending parentage.

Click here for information regarding paternity on the Texas Attorney General's website.

External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities.

Last Updated January 10, 2007