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Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
You can apply for a birth registration correction when the information is…
The following people can apply for a correction: the mother the father (if…
It costs £83 or £99 to apply to correct a mistake in a birth registration.…
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
Corrections can only be made when the information in a marriage or civil…
Either of the 2 people who married each other or formed a civil…
Correct an original registration with the register office or GRO - what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes
You cannot change a death certificate once it’s been issued, but you can…
Anyone can apply to correct a death entry. However, the General Register…
It costs £75 or £90 to apply to correct a mistake in a death registration.…
Use this form to request a correction or change to a name or address for a patent at the Intellectual Property Office.
Find out how to amend your VAT records if you've made errors, correct errors on your VAT Return and claim a refund if you’ve overpaid VAT.
Order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or correct mistakes on a certificate - fees, application forms, address, supporting documents.
What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests, including what needs to be in the test, assessing faults and recording the result.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Correct mistakes in the common land or town or village greens register.
Application form and guidance notes about correcting the details on a birth registration.
Fix a National Insurance contribution payment if you paid an employee the wrong amount after 6 November 2022.
Use this form to correct a director's date of birth if it was incorrectly stated when the company was incorporated.
Apply for a licence to show birds for competition that are not fitted with the correct close ring and find out how to report your actions.
Use this form to correct a member's date of birth if it was incorrectly stated when the limited liability partnership (LLP) was incorporated.
Use Form RR to request an amendment to your certificate of registration or naturalisation.
Correct a mistake on your tax credit claim form - getting a new award notice
Apply for a licence to sell captive birds without the correct close ring (excluding diurnal birds of prey) and find out how to report your actions.
If you believe your immigration status is wrong, and it has stopped you accessing work, benefits or services, you can ask the Home Office to check it.
Applying for a correction to the General Register Office where there has not been a Coroner's inquest.
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