How to Amend a Birth Certificate

In case you want to amend your birth certificate. Within a duration of two years after registration of birth, the names could be changed on application but after production of relevant documentary evidence in support of the amendments. 

After two years, you can add names to the existing ones but you cannot remove the names previously on the birth certificate, again documentary evidence will be required.

It is important to note that the DATE and PLACE OF BIRTH CANNOT be changed under any circumstances.

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