If I change my last name, would I need to get new birth certificates for kids?

So if I go and legally change my last name, would I need to get updated birth certificates for my kids? I know I would need new ID, SS, birth certificate myself.
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I changed my name recently but I didn’t get a new birth paper for my daughter so I still have my maiden name on there

no they wouldn’t. but you would probably need to bring your marriage license/proof of name change to anything that involves needing your ID.

I didn’t need a new birth certificate for myself - I use my original birth certificate and marriage certificate which lists my old and new name whenever I need those sort of docs. Not sure if other places do it differently though

It’s always your maiden name on their birth certificate

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