Changes and corrections

If you believe there's an error on a certificate, you can apply to have it corrected. You can also apply to register a change, such as changing a name.

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Corrections

If you believe there's an error on a certificate, you can apply to have it corrected.

We assess all corrections before making them.

Corrections include:

  • Administrative errors such as:
    • Typos
    • Misread handwriting.
  • Clarifications and amendments such as:
    • Place of birth (for example, adding the town where only the country is listed)
    • Adding a middle name (for example, when it's on the birth registration statement but not on the birth certificate).

Changes

Making a correction isn't the same as making a change to a certificate. For example, changing your name or your child's name is a change not a correction, so a different process applies.

The history of any changes or corrections is shown on the reverse side of replacement certificates.

Changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce

This page contains information on what to do if you want to change your name after marriage, separation or divorce.

Change your name (adult born overseas)

If you are over the age of 18 and live in Victoria, you can register with us to change your name.

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Correct a birth certificate

If there's an error on a birth certificate, you can apply to have it corrected.

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Correct a marriage certificate

Correct details of either of the partners, such as their name, date or place of birth.

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Correct a death certificate

Correct the death details such as date, place or cause, and add domestic partners.

Correct a change of name

If there's an error on your change of name certificate, you can apply to have it corrected. There's no fee to do this.

Changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce

This page contains information on what to do if you want to change your name after marriage, separation or divorce.

Change a record of sex

Applying for a change of record of sex.

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Correct a relationship certificate

Correct details of either of the partners, such as their name, date or place of birth.

Get a change of name certificate

This page is for people who need to order another certificate later.

Deed poll

Deed poll was used in Victoria until 1986 to change a person's name. This page contains information on how to obtain a certificate.

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