Application amend birth certificate 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the application amend birth certificate in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out Section 1 with your name, address, email, and relationship to the person named on the birth certificate. Ensure you attach a valid photo ID.
  3. In Section 2, enter the child's information as it appears on the current birth certificate, including their full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
  4. Proceed to Section 3 to specify what corrections you are requesting. Clearly list items that need to be added or corrected without any alterations.
  5. If applicable, complete Section 4 to add or replace a parent's name. Provide all necessary details for both parents.
  6. In Section 5, indicate whether you would like a certified copy of the corrected birth certificate and verify fees in the fee box.
  7. Finally, sign Section 6 in front of a notary public. Ensure no cross-outs or white-outs are present as they will void your application.

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You would file a motion to amend the birth certificate through the clerk of the courts office in the county where you reside. You can also submit online to vital records.
The individual requesting a correction to his/her birth certificate must submit a completed application, a legible copy of his/her valid government-issued photo ID, such as a state-issued drivers license or non-driver photo ID, the incorrect birth certificate, and the required fee.
Sometimes, people amend their birth certificates because they want a new name. You have the right to change any part of your name, including your first name or surname. A similar reason warranting a birth certificate amendment would be after a marriage or divorce.
The wrongly spelled first name in the birth certificate should be corrected by filing a petition for correction of clerical error under the provisions of Republic Act 9048.