Birth certificate correction form

A birth certificate is one of the most important documents you can obtain.

Correction in birth certificate online

A birth certificate records a person's name, date, and place of birth, and who their parents or legal guardians are. They are often required when applying for jobs or enrolling in school, getting a social security card or renewing your passport.

Birth certificates are used to prove citizenship and identity, that is why if you have changed your name, or if there is any mistake on your birth certificate, it is imperative that you update the information on your birth certificate.

Most common name changes, due to marriage or divorce, do not warrant a name change in your birth certificate, because you did not go by your married name at birth.

Laws on how to change your name vary from state to state. However, a birth certificate name change always requires a judge’s consent and altering of vital records.

How to Legally Change Your Name

If you have an infant under the age of 1 and want to change his/her name, you need to send a complete and sign