First and foremost, why does this happen? Do parents simply forget what first name they wrote on their child’s Certificate of Live Birth and just goes ahead and gives their baby a brand new first name? I know of some parents who change their child’s first name on or before the child turns 7 yearsContinue reading “What to Do When Your First Name Does Not Match the First Name in Your PSA Birth Certificate”
Tag Archives: birth certificate correction
How to Change the Last Name of an Illegitimate Child in his PSA Birth Certificate
A child born to unwed parents is an illegitimate child. Normally, it is the mother’s last name that is registered as the child’s last name on his birth certificate; no middle name is assigned. But what if the child’s biological father decides to let the child use his last name after the child’s birth certificateContinue reading “How to Change the Last Name of an Illegitimate Child in his PSA Birth Certificate”
How do I Correct the Errors on my Birth Certificate?
Since a child’s birth certificate is populated manually and almost always, by persons other than the parents of the child, errors are bound to happen. Simple errors can be corrected by a trip to the Local Civil Registry office where the birth was registered. Other errors are more complex and will need the intervention ofContinue reading “How do I Correct the Errors on my Birth Certificate?”
How to Correct a Child’s Misspelled Name on his PSA Birth Certificate
I may have already written about this topic before but I noticed that there are more and more people who send emails and messages asking me how to have a misspelled name (on a PSA birth certificate) can be corrected. And fast. Haha! All of us want quick fixes for everything. Although I could not makeContinue reading “How to Correct a Child’s Misspelled Name on his PSA Birth Certificate”
When Can I Get the Corrected Copy of my Birth Certificate?
Now that we know the different types of birth certificate errors and how we can have these corrected, the next question we need to answer is when will the amended copies of the birth certificate be made available? This is important information that we all need to know, especially since Pinoys only attend to mattersContinue reading “When Can I Get the Corrected Copy of my Birth Certificate?”
Changes in the Birth Certificate that Need Judicial Correction
There are certain birth certificate errors that need the services of a lawyer and must undergo court proceedings. These cases will be determined by the Local Civil Registry office that will evaluate the error in your birth certificate. Remember, before any correction or petition can be filed or applied to your birth certificate, the LCRContinue reading “Changes in the Birth Certificate that Need Judicial Correction”
List of Requirements for Correction of Gender in PSA Birth Certificate
If your gender in your birth certificate is incorrect, you can have it corrected under RA No. 10172. The petitioner must personally file the petition with the local civil registry (LCR) office where his birth certificate is registered. Below is the list of documentary requirements you need to prepare when filing for such correction, asContinue reading “List of Requirements for Correction of Gender in PSA Birth Certificate”
How to Correct or Change the Last Name on a PSA Birth Certificate
Another common birth certificate error involves the owner’s last name (family name). This could either be blurred, misspelled, or missing (especially if the child is illegitimate). Unlike first and middle names, correcting the last name can be complicated as some cases require the intervention of a lawyer or a court proceeding. Today, we are goingContinue reading “How to Correct or Change the Last Name on a PSA Birth Certificate”
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