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Make legal requirement for Fathers too be put on there child’s birth certificate

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

There are so many fathers out there that want to see his child/children but can’t because his name is not on the birth certificate and the mother won’t let them.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

A parent who is not on the birth certificate can already re-register a child’s birth and add the father's details, whether or not the mother co-operates, so we're not sure what else you'd like the Government and Parliament to do.

You can find out more about how to do that here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-re-register-a-childs-birth-and-add-the-natural-fathers-details

You can find out more about how to get legal help here:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/taking-legal-action/help-with-legal-costs-free-or-affordable-help/

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

12 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
19 Aug 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Aug 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.