When you register a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership, it is important that you check all the details.
If you spot a mistake, contact the register office where it was registered.
Fees
It costs between £83 and £99 to apply for a correction, depending on the type of mistake.
If approved, the correct details will be added at the bottom of the certificate.
How to apply for changes or corrections to registration records
- change a child's first name within 12 months of birth registration
- correct a mistake on a birth record (GOV.UK)
- correct a mistake on a death registration (GOV.UK)
- correct a mistake on a marriage or civil partnership registration (GOV.UK)
If any corrections need to be made by Ealing register office, contact us to request an application form
What happens after you apply
Once you have sent your form and paid the fee, we will check your application and your documents.
Simple corrections
If we can do the correction, we will contact you to set up a meeting.
Complex corrections
If the General Register Office needs to approve the change, they will review your application and let you know. It can take up to 5 weeks.
After the correction is complete, you can order copies of the certificate.