If you have found that there is an error in a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership record after the registration has been completed, it may be possible for the entry to be corrected. This can only be done when the original information is later found to be incorrect, and you have evidence to show how the incorrect information should have been recorded, for example through original birth certificates or a passport.
Please note that, even if a correction is authorised, the original information as given will remain in the entry and the corrected information will be shown as a marginal note at the foot of the certificate.
Applying for a correction
First you must complete by hand (signatures are required) the relevant form available on the GOV.UK website. You will also need to provide evidence that the information is incorrect guidance is given on the Gov.UK website links.
Marriage or civil partnership certificate corrections
Fees
A statutory correction application incurs a fee of £83 or £99 depending on the type of correction. Please note this is a consideration fee and does not guarantee the correction will be authorised.
How to apply
Once you have completed the form and have the supporting evidence, please call the Bromley Register Office to arrange a time that you can come in to drop off the form and original supporting documents. If you do not call in advance, we may not be able to assist with your correction application and you may be asked to come back at an arranged time.
These documents will be copied, certified and returned to you when you attend the register office. You will also need to pay the relevant fee before the correction application can be considered. After this the application will either be checked locally or sent to the General Register Office, and you will be contacted once a decision has been made. Depending on the type of correction, this could be up to 6 - 8 weeks.