What revision of VS-2J does this guide use?
VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025, verified on the official CHFS PDF linked from Kentucky Vital Statistics Forms.
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Kentucky VS-2J Birth Certificate Amendment Affidavit: Notary Requirements
Kentucky's VS-2J birth amendment affidavit must be notarized by a U.S.-commissioned notary (or U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad)—notarization does not approve the amendment.
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Published and reviewed by iRemoteNotary
Last reviewed September 20, 2026
Quick Answer
What notary rules apply to Kentucky's VS-2J birth amendment affidavit?
Use the current VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025. The notary must be commissioned in the United States unless certification is completed abroad by a notarizing officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Out-of-state or foreign notary certificates must show a raised seal or inked stamp.
Who may apply, evidence age bands, same-item re-amendment, date-of-birth changes, and name changes are governed by 901 KAR 5:070. Forms with whiteout or strikethroughs are rejected. Notarization does not approve the amendment. Confirm remote online notarization acceptance before booking.
Kentucky VS-2J facts
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Form | VS-2J Birth Amendment Affidavit |
| Revision on CHFS PDF | VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025 |
| Who may apply (901 KAR 5:070 §8) | Parent/legal guardian if under 18; registrant if 18+; or individual responsible for filing the birth certificate |
| Evidence ages (§6) | 18+: document established 5 years prior; ages 7–17: 3 years; ages 3–6: 1 year |
| Notary (form §22) | U.S.-commissioned notary, or U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad; raised seal/stamp if out-of-state/foreign |
| RON status | Recipient confirmation required — form allows U.S./consular notary; no express OVS RON acceptance statement reviewed |
Kentucky's Office of Vital Statistics publishes VS-2J as the Birth Amendment Affidavit. The face of the current CHFS PDF identifies revision 11.24.2025. Administrative regulation 901 KAR 5:070 sets who may apply, when evidence is required, and when a court order is mandatory.
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 affidavits, see the Vital Records Notary Center or Florida DH 430 / DH 433.
Who May Apply and Evidence Age Bands
Under 901 KAR 5:070 Section 8, application to amend a Kentucky birth certificate is made by the parent or legal guardian if the registrant is under 18; by the registrant if 18 or over; or by the individual responsible for filing the birth certificate. On VS-2J, a custodian or guardian must present a valid certified permanent custody or guardianship court order, and a registrant signing must be 18 or show emancipation by certified court order or certified marriage certificate.
Section 6 states that other amendments (beyond the special name and date-of-birth rules) shall be supported by an affidavit or by documentary evidence established: five years prior for registrants 18+; three years prior for ages 7–17; or one year prior for ages 3–6.
| Registrant age | Documentary evidence established |
|---|---|
| 18 or older | At least five years before the amendment date |
| Ages 7–17 | At least three years before the amendment date |
| Ages 3–6 | At least one year before the amendment date |
Court-Order Gates (Sections 4, 5, and 7)
Section 5: date of birth may be changed only with a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction, unless proof shows the error occurred upon the original filing by the individual responsible for filing the birth certificate.
Section 4: a court-ordered name change is generally required to change the name on the birth certificate, unless documentation shows the name was incorrectly recorded at registration and Section 8 applicant rules are met.
Section 7: once an item has been amended, that same item cannot be amended again except upon a court order.
Section 3 separately allows the State Registrar to amend obvious errors, letter transpositions of common knowledge, or omissions within one year after the date of birth upon observation, query, or request of parents, legal guardian, or the filer.
- Confirm whether VS-2J affidavit, evidence, or court order is required for your exact change
- Download VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025 from CHFS
- Do not use whiteout or strikethroughs—start a clean form if you err
- Sign only in the presence of a qualifying notary or consular officer
- Confirm RON acceptance before booking remote online notarization
Ready to notarize Kentucky VS-2J?
If you have the current unsigned VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025, 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.
Notary Certificate Rules on VS-2J
VS-2J Section 22 instructs that the notary must be commissioned in the United States unless the certification is completed in a foreign country by a notarizing officer from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. If certification is made by an out-of-state or foreign notary, the document must have a raised seal or inked stamp of the notary.
Forms with whiteout or strikethroughs will not be accepted. Alterations invalidate the submission path described on the form instructions.
Important Limits
Notary ≠ amendment approval. iRemoteNotary does not issue Kentucky vital records, determine eligibility, approve amendments, issue apostilles, or guarantee acceptance.
For apostille questions after you hold a certified record, see online notarized document and apostille.
Frequently asked questions
Who may apply to amend a Kentucky birth certificate?
Under 901 KAR 5:070 Section 8: a parent or legal guardian if under 18; the registrant if 18 or over; or the individual responsible for filing the birth certificate.
Can I change date of birth with VS-2J alone?
Usually no. Section 5 requires a court order unless proof shows the error occurred on the original filing by the person responsible for filing the certificate.
What if the same item was already amended once?
Section 7 requires a court order to amend the same item again.
Can an out-of-state notary notarize VS-2J?
The form requires a U.S.-commissioned notary (or U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad). Out-of-state or foreign notary certificates must include a raised seal or inked stamp. Confirm current OVS acceptance for your channel.
Can I use remote online notarization for VS-2J?
Only if Kentucky OVS accepts a remotely notarized VS-2J for your submission. Confirm before booking. Recipient confirmation is required.
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.
VS-2J Birth Amendment Affidavit (Rev. 11.24.2025)(opens in a new tab)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / OVS
Accessed September 20, 2026
Vital Statistics Forms(opens in a new tab)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / OVS
Accessed September 20, 2026
901 KAR 5:070 — Certificate of birth amended(opens in a new tab)
Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
Accessed September 20, 2026
Kentucky VS-2J ready to notarize?
Use VS-2J Rev. 11.24.2025, match your change to 901 KAR 5:070 court-order and evidence rules, avoid whiteout or strikethroughs, and confirm remote online notarization acceptance with Kentucky before booking a commissioned U.S. online notary.