Corrections and Amendment Forms

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To correct a mistake on an adult's birth certificate, please fill out affidavit to correct birth.

To correct a mistake on a child's birth certificate, please fill out affidavit of minor.

To correct a mistake on a death certificate, please fill out affidavit to correct death.

To correct or amend a marriage record, please contact the county where you applied for your original marriage certificate.​

​Sex Designation Form​

This is used to amend the sex designation on a birth certificate.

To register a delayed birth or death or to add/change paternity information on a birth certificate, call the main office at 304-558-2931 and choose the option for the Corrections Unit.