To Mr Knowitall or anyone else who can help:
I am expecting a baby soon with an ex boyfriend and biological father who I have had little contact with over the last few months. He has verbally and in writing expressed no interest in helping me in any way with the baby nor have I asked him for financial help. However, I would like to claim him as the biological father on the birth certificate for the baby's sake. I currently live in CA and he resides in the England but is an American citizen. He will also probably not be present at the birth but he has not denied paternity.
How do I go about naming him as the father at the time of birth or must the father be physically present to be named? And is this wise since I plan on raising the child myself? Does this vary by state?
I would like to claim full custody and parental rights as he has not expressed any interest.
Thanks in advance!

