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Baby surname on birth certificate

I reside in Navi Mumbai and I want to update my new born son's birth certificate to include surname of me and my spouse but local civics body (nmmc) refused to do so stating only fathers surname can be used, what legal options I have to achieve this

( Thane, Maharashtra )

30-Mar-2026

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Dear Client,

Refusal by the local authority to include the surname of both parents is not an absolute legal position. There is no strict rule that only the father’s surname must be used, and parents are generally entitled to decide the name of their child.

You may send a legal notice to the concerned municipal authority requesting correction of the birth certificate with supporting documents. If the request is still denied, you may approach the higher municipal authority or consider filing an appropriate petition before the competent court seeking direction for correction.

It is advisable to consult a local lawyer to proceed with the appropriate remedy.
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