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Instructions: Petition to correct birth record court form

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Instructions: Petition to correct birth record court form

Instructions and information to assist you in completing this form.

See G.L. c.46, Section 13 and 13A

A certified copy of a judgment or order entered by out of state court establishing the paternity of the child must be filed with this petition.

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See the Probate and Family Court filing fees for applicable filing fees.

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