Reasons to Amend a Birth Certificate Correct a spelling mistake or other errors. Add missing information. Change the name of the certificate holder or that of their parent(s) Change the gender marker of the certificate holder.
Information can be removed only if the court order has stated that the father listed on the birth certificate is not the biological father or if it specifically states that a person's name and information are to be removed from the birth record.
You can apply for changes or amendments to a vital record by mail. Review the Processing Times page for more information. Note: For adoption-related changes, see the New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption page. An application will be rejected if it is not completed properly.
Regular Mailing Instructions - Estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks. See for current times.
All certified copies of your amended birth certificate will have your previous name, struck out or crossed out, with your new legal name printed next to, or above your previous legal name.
For corrections to Birth Certificates: The City cannot make corrections to birth or death certificates. The State of Texas Vital Statistics office handles corrections, name changes, amendments, adoptions, delayed records or orders for birth certificates. Please contact the Vital Statistics State office at 888-963-7111.
Requirements for Changing Vital Records Be a person qualified to make a change or correction. Complete the amendment form, with no cross outs, no white out, and no correction tape. Sign the application in front of a notary and get a notary seal. Provide a photocopy of acceptable ID with your mail-in application.