There is a misspelling and/or wrong information on the Birth or Death Certificate. What can I do to correct it?
Corrections to misspelled names or to parent s information and/or other typographical errors can be made with an Affidavit to Amend a Record form. These forms are available at our office or at any local California registrar’s office. Send the completed Affidavit form to the State Office of Vital Records. If the amendment occurs more than one year from the date of birth or death, include the $20 fee that is charged by the State to make changes and issue a copy of the amended record.I want to change the name on the Birth Certificate.A court order is necessary to change any part of a baby’s name or any part of the parents names except for adding a middle name (refer to the last paragraph of this section). Contact the Alameda Superior Court at (510) 272-6002 located at 1225 Fallon Street, Room 109, Oakland, CA 94612 to obtain information about the court order.A certified copy of the Court Order, the $20 fee, and a completed Amendment to Reflect a Court Order Change of Name form must be sen
