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How to correct the date of birth for a director or person with significant control (PSC) if it was filed incorrectly with Companies House.
Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered…
Opposite-sex couples Married or civil-partner parents Either parent can…
There are 2 types of birth certificate: the short version, which contains…
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.…
Parents must register the birth in the country where the child was born - find out if you can also register the birth in the UK.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Re-register your child’s birth to add the father's name to the birth record or certificate at the register office
Annual birth registrations, including birthweight and stilbirth occurrence by age of parents.
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Number of live births, including multiple births, by location.
What the company register is, what details you need to give to Companies House, and how the public can access this information.
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