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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.

Applies to England and Wales

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Application form to correct details on a birth registration

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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 10 May 2022 + show all updates
  1. 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.

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

  3. Updated application form and guidance notes.

  4. Updated guidance and form published.

  5. First published.