CBS will ask for certified copies of evidence to support correction to a certificate. Use these examples of common errors to help you work out what evidence you may need to provide.
| Certificate | Error | Examples of evidence needed for a correction |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Wrong date of birth | A letter from the hospital of birth showing the correct date. |
| Child's name spelt incorrectly | A certified copy of baptism certificate, birth notice, early school records. | |
| Parent's name spelt incorrectly | A certified copy of the parent’s birth certificate or passport. | |
| Date or place of parent's marriage is incorrect | A certified copy of the parent's marriage certificate | |
| Death certificate | Cause of death | Causes of death can only be changed by the doctor who signed the original medical certificate, or by the coroner in a coronial case. |
| Deceased's name spelt incorrectly | A certified copy of the deceased's birth certificate, passport or marriage certificate together with a certified copy of the Will. | |
| Marriage certificate | Groom, bride, partner's name spelt incorrectly | Certified copies of the identification documents presented to the marriage celebrant.
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