Correction in Kerala Birth Certificate

A birth certificate is an important legal document and any discrepancy in it should be corrected immediately. At times the hospital staffs commit errors while submitting the child's name, parent's names, date of birth, gender and other details to the Municipal Corporation. Sometimes these errors occur at the corporation office by staffs entering the details in their records. In this article, we look at the procedure for correction in

Kerala Birth Certificate. Know more about the procedure for obtaining the Kerala Birth Certificate.

Name Correction in Kerala Birth Certificate

If the child's name is entered wrong in the birth certificate (like pet names or spelling mistakes), the name can be corrected as per the name entered in the admission register of the concerned school. For correcting the Birth Certificate the applicant should follow the below procedure:

Approach the Local Birth Registrar of the concerned Local Self Government Institutions i.e. Secretaries of Gram Panchayats and Registrars of Municipalities and Corporations
For this, the parents have to submit an affidavit stating the reasons why the wrong name was entered in the Birth Register
In case the child is a major, he or she has to submit the application
To remit from punishment, a payment of Rs.50 as compounding fee is necessary
The name will be corrected as same as in the school certificate and not as entered in any other documents

The following is the Kerala Government circular for correcting child name in the birth certificate.

Initials Correction in Kerala Birth Certificate

For correcting the initial in the birth certificate the applicant should approach the Local Birth Registrar of the concerned Local Self Government. For correcting initials, parents (Child if minor) have to submit an affidavit stating the reasons why the wrong name was entered in the Birth Register. They have to remit Rs.50 as compounding fee. After correction, they have to apply for a new certificate. The Kerala Government Circular for correcting Initials in birth certificate is below for ready reference.

Correct Parents Name in Kerala Birth Certificate

Kerala Government has released a circular for correcting parents name in the birth certificate. The circular is below for ready reference:

As per the rules, the applicant will have to submit the following documents to the Registrar of birth and in the Municipality to correct parents name in Birth Certificate.

Certificate obtained from 2 gazetted officers
Certificate from village officers
Marriage Certificate of parents
Hospital documents where there is a clear mention of the name of the parents and child and the date of birth

The name of parents in birth registration will be corrected based on detail analyzing of certificates provided by 2 gazetted officers, village officers and all other related documents.

Address Correction in Kerala Birth Certificate

If Residential address entered in the birth certificate is not correct. Submit the address proof documents to the Registrar of Birth and in the Municipality. The details of an address in birth registration will be corrected based on thorough analyses of certificates provided by 2 gazetted officers, village officers and all other related documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kerala Birth Certificate Correction.

To correct the child's name in the Kerala Birth Certificate, the parents (or the child if a major) need to submit an affidavit stating the reasons for the wrong name entry in the Birth Register. Additionally, they must pay a compounding fee of Rs. 50. The name will be corrected as per the school certificate, not any other documents.

To correct the initials in the Kerala Birth Certificate, the applicant (parents or the child if a minor) should approach the Local Birth Registrar of the concerned Local Self Government. They must submit an affidavit stating the reasons for the incorrect initials in the Birth Register and remit a fee of Rs. 50. After the correction, they need to apply for a new birth certificate.

To correct the parents' names in the Kerala Birth Certificate, the applicant must submit the following documents to the Registrar of Birth and the Municipality: a certificate obtained from two gazetted officers, a certificate from village officers, the parents' marriage certificate, and hospital documents mentioning the names of the parents and child, and the date of birth.

If the residential address entered in the Kerala Birth Certificate is incorrect, the applicant must submit address proof documents to the Registrar of Birth and the Municipality. The address details will be corrected based on a thorough analysis of the certificates provided by two gazetted officers, village officers, and other related documents.

Yes, there is a fee for correcting certain details in the Kerala Birth Certificate. For name correction, a compounding fee of Rs. 50 must be paid. For initials correction, a fee of Rs. 50 needs to be remitted. However, the article does not specify any fee for correcting the parents' names or residential address.

The article does not provide specific information about correcting the date of birth in the Kerala Birth Certificate. It focuses on the procedures for correcting the child's name, initials, parents' names, and residential address.

The article does not mention any specific time limits or deadlines for correcting details in the Kerala Birth Certificate. However, it is advisable to correct any discrepancies as soon as possible, as the birth certificate is an important legal document.

According to the article, for correcting the child's name or initials, the parents (or the child if a major) can apply for corrections. For correcting the parents' names or residential address, the article does not specify who can apply, but it is likely that the parents or the child (if a major) would need to initiate the process.

The article does not provide any information about correcting the gender in the Kerala Birth Certificate. It primarily focuses on correcting the child's name, initials, parents' names, and residential address.

According to the article, an affidavit stating the reasons for the incorrect entry is required for correcting the child's name and initials in the Kerala Birth Certificate. However, it does not explicitly mention the requirement of an affidavit for correcting the parents' names or residential address.