Can you legally not have a name?

In the United States, going without a name is not inherently illegal. Police won’t arrest you for not having a name. For instance, you need a legal name on a birth certificate or social security card to obtain a driver’s license or passport, open a bank account and get a job.

How do you put a suffix in your name legally?

“John Doe Jr.” means he is John, the son of John. In a full name listing, the suffix follows the last name because the person is primarily known by is given name and surname, the suffix being a secondary piece of information.

Is having a surname important?

If the name is the house number, the surname is the name of the locality in which the house is situated. The surname tells us that we not alone, it reminds us of the fact that we are a part of a continuing chain of life and recalls that philosopher Alan Watts said about not coming into this world but out of it.

Can I use my father’s name as a proof of birth?

Yes, you will face problems if you take birth certificate as a proof. If the correct name of you father appears on your PAN card, or Voter’s ID, or Driver’s License, then use any one of these instead of the birth certificate. Also, get your birth certificate corrected and re-issued.

Can a child get a passport without a father on birth certificate?

Prove identity – Any child under the age of 18 will need any parent listed on the birth certificate present to sign documents for getting a passport, attending most schools, or getting a driver’s license. If the father is not on the birth certificate, he does not have to be there. The father can assert his parental rights at any time.

Can I change my father’s name on my birth certificate?

If your father’s name is not on your birth certificate for whatever reason, you can choose to update it. However, the specific process will vary depending on the state. An original copy of the birth certificate. This should be a certified copy. If you do not have it, use VitalRecordsOnline to order online birth certificates.

Why does my birth certificate have my mother’s name on it?

Your original birth certificate may have just your mother’s name on it, which can lead you to wonder why. Perhaps your mother was not in a relationship and did not include the father’s name in the birth record. Even in the case of a married couple, though, some birth certificates don’t include the father’s name.