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Application form to correct details on a birth registration

Application form and guidance notes about correcting the details on a birth registration.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 1 April 2013
• Last updated: 28 May 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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Application form to correct details on a birth registration

PDF, 224 KB, 5 pages

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How to apply for a correction to a birth registration (accessible version)

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How to apply for a correction to a birth registration

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This form should be used when applying to the General Register Office for a correction on a birth registration. Guidance notes are also available to read.

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Published 1 April 2013
Last updated 28 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 28 May 2024

   Fees for registration services updated.

2. 10 May 2022

   Updated 'Application form to correct details on a death registration' and 'How to apply for a correction to a birth registration' documents with new versions.

3. 28 February 2019

   The email address for the GRO casework team has been updated.

4. 1 November 2017

   Updated application form and guidance notes.

5. 17 August 2016

   Updated guidance and form published.

6. 1 April 2013

   First published.