When you register a birth, as part of your appointment you will be given the registration page to check that all the details you have given are correct to the best of your knowledge.

You must also check you have spelt everything correctly, your signature on the document is your confirmation that you are happy with all the details given (this includes all spellings).

Fees for corrections

Any errors noticed once the registration has been completed are now subject to a consideration fee for the correction application*.

* Consideration by Registrar/Superintendent Registrar of a correction application £83.00.
* Consideration by the Registrar General of a correction application £99.00.

Pay fee online

If a correction is required please complete an enquiry form and one of our dedicated team will respond to you:

• complete an enquiry form

For further guidance on the correction process, you can find out more information on the GOV.UK - Register a birth website