Can I sign the Kansas form and notarize later?
No. The form instructs you to sign the affidavit only in the presence of a notary public.
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Kansas Birth Certificate Amendment Request: Notarized Affidavit Rules
Kansas birth amendments use a notarized Amendment Request Form—sign only in the presence of a notary; photocopies of evidence are rejected.
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Last reviewed September 20, 2026
Quick Answer
How must Kansas birth amendment requests be notarized?
Use KDHE's Amendment Request Form and sign the affidavit only in the presence of a notary public. Altered or corrected forms are rejected—start a new form if you make a mistake.
Minor pathways generally require both parents or a court-ordered legal guardian, with different evidence counts within 90 days of birth versus after 90 days. Adults (18+) sign for themselves with evidence rules that vary by misspelling, date of birth, or missing names. Supporting documents must be original or certified—no photocopies. Confirm remote online notarization acceptance before booking.
Kansas amendment request facts
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Amendment Request Form (KDHE OVS) |
| Notary rule on form | Sign the affidavit ONLY in the presence of a notary public |
| Minor signers | Both parents, or court-ordered legal guardian (with legal documentation) |
| Evidence rule | Original/certified supporting documents only — photocopies not accepted |
| Fee wording on form | $40.00 covers the file fee and certified copy fee; additional certified copies $20.00 each (payable to Kansas Vital Statistics) |
| RON status | Recipient confirmation required — sign-before-notary instruction; no express KDHE RON acceptance statement reviewed |
Kansas Office of Vital Statistics publishes separate amend-minor and amend-adult guidance, both pointing to the same Amendment Request Form. The notary step is mandatory for the affidavit signature—not optional window dressing.
iRemoteNotary is a national and international online-notary organization. Remote online notarization is performed under the law of the online notary's commissioning state. For other amendment families, start at the Vital Records Notary Center or see Utah's amendment affidavit.
Sign Only in the Presence of a Notary
Form instructions state: sign the affidavit ONLY in the presence of a notary public. For a minor, marriage, or divorce record, signatures of both parents/parties are required as applicable.
Type or clearly print each item to be amended. If you make a mistake, complete a new form—forms that have been corrected or altered will be rejected and will not be processed.
Minor Birth Certificates: Within 90 Days vs After
KDHE's amend-minor guidance repeatedly requires a notarized affidavit on the Amendment Request Form from both parents or a court-ordered legal guardian.
Examples from that page: correcting a child's date or time of birth within 90 days needs the notarized affidavit plus one certified document showing the correct information; after 90 days, the notarized affidavit plus two certified documents dated before the child's 10th birthday. Parent date-of-birth or place-of-birth corrections similarly move from one certified document within 90 days to two certified documents dated at least five or more years ago after 90 days.
| Timing | Affidavit | Typical evidence count (examples on KDHE page) |
|---|---|---|
| Within 90 days of birth | Both parents or court-ordered guardian, notarized | Often one certified document showing correct info |
| After 90 days | Both parents or court-ordered guardian, notarized | Often two certified documents meeting age/date rules on the page |
- Confirm minor vs adult pathway
- Download the current Amendment Request Form
- Gather original/certified evidence (no photocopies)
- Both parents or guardian sign only before the notary
- Include $40 (file + one certified copy) or adjust for extra copies at $20 each
- Confirm RON acceptance before booking remote online notarization
Adult Birth Certificates: Evidence Ages
Adults 18+ submit their own notarized Amendment Request Form. Evidence rules vary by item:
Name misspelling (not a legal name change): one original or certified document dated before the tenth birthday showing the name as it should appear, plus the notarized request.
Date of birth: two original or certified documents dated before the tenth birthday showing the correct date of birth, plus the notarized request.
Missing first and/or middle names: one certified document dated at least five years ago showing the name as it should appear, plus the notarized request.
Ready to notarize a Kansas amendment request?
If you have the current unsigned Amendment Request Form, understand that notarization does not approve the amendment, and you will confirm recipient acceptance of remote online notarization, start a secure session with a commissioned U.S. online notary.
Important Limits
Notary ≠ amendment approval. iRemoteNotary does not issue Kansas vital records, determine eligibility, approve amendments, issue apostilles, or guarantee acceptance. Contact the Amendment Unit at 785-296-1434 when your fact pattern is not listed.
For apostille questions after you hold a certified record, see online notarized document and apostille.
Frequently asked questions
Will Kansas accept photocopies of supporting documents?
No. Supporting documents must be original certified records; photocopies are not accepted.
What does the $40 fee cover?
Per the Amendment Request Form wording, $40.00 covers the file fee and certified copy fee. Additional certified copies are $20.00 each.
Who signs for a minor?
Both parents, or a court-ordered legal guardian with legal documentation, using the notarized Amendment Request Form.
Does notarizing approve the amendment?
No. Kansas OVS still reviews the request and evidence. Notarization is not amendment approval.
Can I use remote online notarization for Kansas amendments?
Only if Kansas OVS accepts a remotely notarized Amendment Request Form for your submission. Confirm before booking. Recipient confirmation is required.
Related pages
Sources and Official References
The following primary sources support the legal and procedural information in this guide. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with the receiving organization before relying on a notarized document.
Amend Minor Birth Certificates(opens in a new tab)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment / OVS
Accessed September 20, 2026
Amend Adult Birth Certificates(opens in a new tab)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment / OVS
Accessed September 20, 2026
Amendment Request Form (PDF)(opens in a new tab)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment / OVS
Accessed September 20, 2026
Kansas Amendment Request Form ready?
Use the current KDHE form, match minor or adult evidence rules, sign only before a notary, send original/certified documents with the $40 file-and-copy fee when that wording applies, and confirm remote online notarization acceptance before booking a commissioned U.S. online notary.