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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 £83 or £99 to apply to correct a mistake in a death registration.…
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.…
Report a missing or damaged street or road name sign to your local council
Order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or correct mistakes on a certificate - fees, application forms, address, supporting documents.
Use this form to request a correction or change to a name or address for a patent at the Intellectual Property Office.
Change the name, title or gender on your driving licence by completing form D1 and sending it with your licence and supporting documents to DVLA.
Information note on naming discrepancies on British documents
Update your vehicle log book (V5C) and send it to DVLA to change your name.
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