What are a fathers rights if not on birth certificate uk?

If a father’s name is not on the birth certificate, he does not have any parental rights or responsibilities for the child. If he wishes to obtain rights and responsibilities in respect of his child, he has the following options.

With the mother’s agreement he can add his name to the birth certificate by re-registering the child’s birth.

He can apply to the court for a Declaration of Parentage.

With the mother’s agreement, both parents can enter into a Parental Responsibility Agreement, and register it with the court.

If the mother is unwilling to cooperate, the father can apply to the court for a Parental Responsibility Order.