Quick answer

Start with the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) where the birth was registered, not a PSA outlet. The correct procedure depends on the error:

A harmless, obvious typing or transcription mistake—such as a misspelled name or place of birth—may usually be corrected administratively under Republic Act No. 9048.
A clerical error in the day or month of birth, or in the recorded sex, may be corrected administratively under Republic Act No. 10172, subject to stricter evidence and publication requirements.
An actual change of first name may be requested administratively under RA 9048, but only on the grounds allowed by law.
A correction involving the year of birth, nationality, legitimacy, civil status, paternity, filiation, or another substantial or disputed fact generally requires a court proceeding—and, in some cases, a separate direct action rather than a simple correction case.
A blank, blurred, or omitted entry may require an endorsement or supplemental report instead of a correction petition.

The LCRO should first classify the problem. Bring copies of both the PSA certificate and the local registry record, if available, because the proper route depends on what the original record actually shows.

Identify the exact error before filing

Do not assume that every inconsistency is a “clerical error.” Under RA 9048, an administrative clerical correction must be harmless, obvious, and verifiable by referring to existing records. It must not change the person’s age, nationality, or civil status.

Problem	Usual route
Misspelled first, middle, or last name that is clearly a transcription error	Administrative petition under RA 9048
Misspelled place of birth or similar harmless entry	Administrative petition under RA 9048
First name actually used is different from the registered first name	Petition for change of first name under RA 9048
Wrong day or month of birth	Administrative petition under RA 10172
Wrong year of birth	Ordinarily a judicial remedy because it affects age
Sex was incorrectly recorded at birth	Administrative petition under RA 10172 if the mistake is patently clerical
Nationality, legitimacy, parents’ marital status, paternity, or filiation is affected	Judicial proceeding or another appropriate direct action
PSA copy is blurred but the LCRO copy is clear	Ask the LCRO to endorse a clearer copy to the PSA
First name or another required entry was left blank	Ask whether a supplemental report is appropriate
Child seeks to use the father’s surname	This may involve RA 9255, not a correction petition

The Supreme Court has ruled that clerical misspellings of a surname—and even a missing middle name that is readily verifiable from existing civil-registry records—must first use the administrative procedure. By contrast, changes affecting legitimacy, citizenship, paternity, filiation, or marital status are substantial and require proper adversarial proceedings. See Bartolome v. Republic and Onde v. Office of the Local Civil Registrar.

Where to file

For a birth registered in the Philippines, file the verified petition in person with the city or municipal civil registrar that keeps the record.

If you now live elsewhere in the Philippines and appearing at the place of registration would be impractical because of travel cost, time, and effort, most RA 9048 petitions—and RA 10172 petitions concerning the day or month of birth—may be filed as a migrant petition with the LCRO where you now reside. That office forwards the petition to the record-keeping civil registrar.

A correction of the recorded sex has a stricter rule: the affected person must personally file with the LCRO or Philippine consulate where the birth record containing that entry is registered.

A Filipino residing abroad may generally approach the nearest Philippine consulate for an administrative petition. If the birth was reported abroad, coordinate with the Philippine foreign service post where the Report of Birth was registered. Confirm the exact filing post before obtaining clearances or arranging publication.

The PSA maintains an official Local Civil Registry Directory.

Who may file

For ordinary clerical corrections and changes of first name, the petitioner must be of legal age and have a direct and personal interest in the record. The implementing rules recognize the record owner and, where appropriate, the owner’s spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, guardian, or a person duly authorized by law or by the owner.

If the record owner is a minor or is physically or mentally incapacitated, an eligible relative, guardian, or authorized person may file on the owner’s behalf.

For an RA 10172 correction of the recorded sex, the person affected by the entry must personally file the petition.

Documents for an ordinary clerical correction

The petition must be a sworn affidavit in the prescribed form. It should identify the erroneous entry, state the requested correction, and explain why the evidence proves that the mistake is clerical.

The basic requirements under RA 9048 are:

A certified true machine copy of the certificate, or of the registry-book page containing the disputed entry.
At least two public or private documents showing the correct entry.
Any other relevant documents required by the civil registrar.
Three copies of the petition and supporting papers.
Payment of the filing fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for the indigency exemption.

Useful records may include:

hospital, clinic, medical, or immunization records;
baptismal or other religious records;
earliest school enrollment records or Form 137;
voter, employment, SSS, GSIS, insurance, bank, or land records;
driver’s licence, police or NBI records;
civil-registry records of parents, siblings, or grandparents, where relevant.

Earlier records created close to the time of birth usually carry more practical evidentiary value than documents obtained only after the discrepancy was discovered. The documents should independently support the same correction.

Additional requirements for changing a first name

Changing a first name is different from fixing its spelling. For example, the PSA treats a change such as “Ma.” to “Maria” as a change of first name rather than a simple spelling correction.

RA 9048 allows a first-name or nickname change only when:

the registered name is ridiculous, tainted with dishonor, or extremely difficult to write or pronounce;
the requested name has been habitually and continuously used and the petitioner is publicly known by it; or
the change will avoid confusion.

In addition to the basic documents, the petitioner must ordinarily submit the required employer clearance, if employed, and NBI and police clearances. The petition must be published at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. Preserve the newspaper clipping and publisher’s affidavit of publication.

Additional requirements for the day or month of birth

RA 10172 covers only the day, month, or both. It does not administratively authorize correction of the year of birth.

The RA 10172 implementing rules require supporting records that include:

the earliest school record or school documents;
medical records;
a baptismal certificate or other records issued by religious authorities;
employer clearance, if employed;
NBI and police clearances; and
the publisher’s affidavit and newspaper clipping showing publication.

The petition is subject to the same ten-day posting requirement and must also be published at least once a week for two consecutive weeks.

Additional requirements for an incorrect sex entry

Administrative correction under RA 10172 is limited to a patent clerical mistake in the entry made at birth. The person affected must personally file and must provide a medical certification from an accredited government physician stating that the person has not undergone sex change or sex transplant. The LCRO must verify the authenticity of that certification.

RA 10172 is not a general procedure for changing a birth-certificate marker based on gender identity or a later medical transition. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Silverio v. Republic did not allow a change based on sex-reassignment surgery. A medically documented intersex condition may present a different judicial issue, as illustrated by Republic v. Cagandahan. Anyone facing those circumstances should obtain individualized legal advice before selecting a remedy.

Filing fees and other costs

The national implementing rules prescribe the following filing fees:

Petition	Filing fee in the Philippines	Consular filing fee
Ordinary clerical correction under RA 9048	₱1,000	US$50 or local-currency equivalent
Change of first name under RA 9048	₱3,000	US$150 or local-currency equivalent
Correction of day or month of birth under RA 10172	₱3,000	US$150 or local-currency equivalent
Correction of sex under RA 10172	₱3,000	US$150 or local-currency equivalent

A migrant petition carries an additional service fee of ₱500 for an ordinary clerical correction and ₱1,000 for a first-name change or RA 10172 petition.

When an RA 9048 clerical correction and an RA 10172 correction concerning the same document are filed simultaneously, the RA 10172 rules prescribe only the ₱3,000 filing fee. Publication, notarization, certified copies, annotation, and other locally authorized charges may still be separate.

An indigent petitioner may be exempt from the filing fee upon submission of the required certification from the city or municipal social welfare office. Ask the LCRO for its current checklist and written fee assessment before paying.

What happens after filing

Once the registrar finds the petition and documents sufficient:

The petition is posted in a conspicuous place for ten consecutive days.
Publication is also required for a first-name change and for RA 10172 corrections.
The civil registrar should decide the petition no later than five working days after completion of the applicable posting and publication requirements.
The registrar must transmit the decision and records to the Office of the Civil Registrar General within five working days from the decision.
The Civil Registrar General has ten working days from receipt of a decision granting the petition to object or “impugn” it.
After final approval, the LCRO coordinates the annotation of the local and PSA records.

These statutory stages do not create a guaranteed total turnaround time. Forwarding, PSA review, compliance with deficiencies, finality, and annotation can extend the process. Ask for the petition number, transmittal date, tracking number, and expected follow-up date.

For a PSA-level status follow-up, the PSA directs RA 9048 and RA 10172 concerns to ralegalservice@psa.gov.ph. Include the document owner’s name, petition type, place of filing, transmittal date, and tracking number, if available. See the PSA public advisory.

If the petition is denied or questioned

If the LCRO or consulate denies the petition, the petitioner may:

appeal to the Civil Registrar General within ten working days from receipt of the denial; or
file the appropriate case in court.

The appeal notice is filed with the civil registrar that denied the petition. Under the implementing rules, the Civil Registrar General should decide the appeal within 30 calendar days after receiving it.

If the Civil Registrar General impugns an approval, the petitioner may seek reconsideration within 15 working days from receipt, based on newly discovered evidence, or file the appropriate court action.

Keep the envelope, email, acknowledgment, or other proof showing when the decision was received. Missing the ten-working-day appeal period makes the administrative denial final and leaves the appropriate court remedy.

When a court case may be necessary

A substantial correction is ordinarily brought before the Regional Trial Court exercising jurisdiction over the place where the corresponding civil registry is located. Rule 108 requires a verified petition, inclusion of the civil registrar and all affected persons as parties, notice, and publication of the hearing order once a week for three consecutive weeks.

Affected parties may oppose within 15 days from notice or from the last publication date. After hearing the evidence, the court may dismiss or grant the petition and direct the civil registrar to annotate the judgment.

Rule 108 cannot be used to obtain indirectly a ruling that requires a different direct action. For example, legitimacy or filiation cannot simply be attacked collaterally through a correction petition. The exact remedy depends on the documents, the persons affected, and the legal effect of the proposed change. The Supreme Court’s Rule 108 text and discussion explain these procedural requirements.

Evidence and records to preserve

Keep both paper and digital copies of:

the PSA certificate that revealed the error;
the LCRO-certified record or registry-book page;
every supporting document submitted;
the signed and notarized petition;
official receipts;
posting and publication records;
newspaper pages and the publisher’s affidavit;
the LCRO decision and proof of receipt;
appeal or reconsideration papers;
certificates of finality, PSA action, transmittal slips, and tracking details; and
the final annotated certificate.

Do not alter documents or obtain records containing a newly adopted version of the facts merely to create consistency. Disclose conflicting records and explain them. False statements or fabricated documents can cause denial and possible criminal liability.

Common mistakes to avoid

Going only to a PSA outlet. PSA outlets issue copies; the correction normally begins with the record-keeping LCRO or the proper consulate.
Treating an actual name change as a spelling error.
Filing under RA 10172 to change the year of birth.
Assuming a surname issue is clerical when it actually concerns paternity or filiation.
Submitting two recent documents that

Quick answer

Start with the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) where the birth was registered, not with a PSA outlet. The proper remedy depends on the error:

A harmless, obvious transcription or spelling mistake may usually be corrected administratively under Republic Act No. 9048.
A clerical mistake in the day or month of birth or the recorded sex may be corrected administratively under Republic Act No. 10172, but only when the mistake is patently clerical and supported by existing records.
A change of first name or nickname may also be requested administratively under RA 9048, but it has different grounds, evidence, publication requirements, and fees.
An error involving the year of birth, nationality, legitimacy, civil status, paternity or filiation, or another substantial or disputed fact normally requires court proceedings—and, in some cases, a separate direct action rather than a simple correction case.

The PSA does not simply edit a certificate upon request. The underlying civil-registry record must first be corrected, supplemented, or annotated through the legally appropriate process.

Identify the exact error before filing

Obtain copies from both the PSA and the LCRO, if available, and compare them carefully.

If the LCRO’s copy is correct and legible but the PSA copy is blurred or incorrectly encoded, ask the LCRO whether it should endorse a clear or corrected copy to the PSA. A formal correction petition may be unnecessary.

If both copies contain the same wrong entry, determine whether the problem is merely clerical or affects a legally significant fact.

Problem	Usual remedy
Misspelled first, middle, or last name that is obviously a transcription error	Administrative petition for correction of clerical error under RA 9048
First name actually used is different from the registered first name	Petition for change of first name under RA 9048
Wrong day or month of birth	Administrative petition under RA 10172
Wrong year of birth	Court remedy, because changing the year affects age
Sex was incorrectly recorded at birth through a clerical mistake	Administrative petition under RA 10172, subject to strict personal-filing and medical-document requirements
Nationality, legitimacy, parents’ marital status, paternity, or filiation is affected	Legal assessment and usually an adversarial court proceeding or other appropriate direct action
Entry was omitted rather than entered incorrectly	A supplemental report may be appropriate; ask the LCRO to classify the omission
Child seeks to use the father’s surname	This may involve RA 9255 and an Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father, not an ordinary correction petition

A clerical error must be harmless, obvious, and verifiable from existing records. It cannot be used to achieve indirectly a change in age, nationality, civil status, legitimacy, or family relationships. The Supreme Court has also held that clerical misspellings in a surname and certain readily verifiable missing name entries belong in the administrative process, not an initial court petition. See Bartolome v. Republic, G.R. No. 243288.

Where to file

If the birth was registered in the Philippines

File the verified petition in person with the LCRO of the city or municipality where the birth was registered. The PSA Local Civil Registry Directory can help locate the appropriate office.

For most RA 9048 petitions and RA 10172 petitions involving the day or month of birth, a person who has moved elsewhere in the Philippines may use the migrant-petition procedure by filing with the LCRO of the present residence or domicile. The receiving and record-keeping registrars then coordinate.

The current RA 10172 implementing rules are stricter for correction of sex: the affected person must personally file with the civil registry office where the birth record is registered.

If the birth was reported abroad

Ordinarily, file with the Philippine consulate where the Report of Birth was registered. Filipinos now residing abroad may use the applicable consular or migrant procedure through the nearest Philippine consulate, but should confirm routing with the post before gathering documents—particularly when the petition concerns the recorded sex.

Who may file

For an ordinary clerical correction, change of first name, or correction of the day or month of birth, the petitioner must be of legal age and have a direct and personal interest. This includes the record owner and, under the implementing rules, the owner’s spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, guardian, or another person duly authorized by law or by the owner.

If the record owner is a minor or is physically or mentally incapacitated, the authorized relatives, guardian, or legally authorized person specified in the rules may file on the owner’s behalf.

For a correction of the recorded sex under RA 10172, the person affected by the error must personally file the petition.

Documents for an ordinary clerical correction

The petition must use the prescribed form, be made as an affidavit, and be sworn before a person authorized to administer oaths. It must identify the exact wrong entry and the requested correction.

The basic legal requirements are:

A certified true machine copy of the certificate, or of the civil-registry book page containing the entry;
At least two public or private documents showing the correct entry;
Other relevant documents required by the civil registrar; and
Three copies of the petition and supporting papers.

Useful evidence may include records created before the dispute arose, such as:

Hospital, clinic, midwife, immunization, or early medical records;
Baptismal or other religious records;
Earliest school admission records or Form 137;
Earlier government records, voter records, employment records, or SSS/GSIS records;
Marriage or birth records of parents and other close relatives when the correct family name or relationship is relevant;
Old passports, licences, insurance records, land records, or bank records.

Older records made close to the person’s birth usually carry more practical value than documents obtained only after the error was discovered. The records should consistently support the precise correction requested.

An ordinary RA 9048 clerical-correction petition is posted by the registrar for 10 consecutive days. Newspaper publication is not generally required for a simple RA 9048 clerical error.

Additional requirements for changing a first name

A first-name change is different from correcting an obvious misspelling. For example, the PSA treats a change such as “Ma.” to “Maria” as a change of first name rather than a simple spelling correction.

RA 9048 allows a first-name or nickname change only when:

The registered name is ridiculous, tainted with dishonor, or extremely difficult to write or pronounce;
The requested name has been habitually and continuously used and the petitioner is publicly known by it; or
The change will avoid confusion.

In addition to the basic documents, expect to submit the required employer clearance, if employed, and NBI and police clearances concerning pending cases or criminal records.

The petition must be posted for 10 consecutive days and published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. The publisher’s affidavit and newspaper clipping must be included as proof.

Additional requirements for the day, month, or recorded sex

RA 10172 covers only the day and/or month in the date of birth—not the year—and a mistake in the recorded sex that is patently clerical.

The implementing rules require supporting records that include:

Earliest school record or earliest school documents;
Medical records;
Baptismal certificate or other records issued by religious authorities;
Employer clearance, if employed;
NBI clearance;
Police clearance;
Publisher’s affidavit and newspaper clipping; and
For correction of sex, a medical certification from an accredited government physician stating that the person has not undergone sex change or sex transplant.

These petitions are posted and must also be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The full requirements appear in the RA 10172 Implementing Rules.

RA 10172 is not a general procedure for changing a sex marker based on a later transition. It addresses an error made in recording the sex at birth. Cases involving an intersex condition or another non-clerical basis require individualized legal assessment. The Supreme Court has treated an intersex case differently from an ordinary clerical error in Republic v. Cagandahan, G.R. No. 166676.

Filing fees

The national implementing rules prescribe these filing fees:

Petition	Philippines	Philippine consulate
Ordinary clerical correction under RA 9048	₱1,000	US$50 or equivalent
Change of first name or nickname	₱3,000	US$150 or equivalent
Correction of day/month of birth or sex under RA 10172	₱3,000	US$150 or equivalent

For a migrant petition, the additional service fee is:

₱500 for an ordinary RA 9048 clerical correction;
₱1,000 for a first-name change; or
₱1,000 for an RA 10172 petition.

If an RA 9048 correction and an RA 10172 correction concerning the same document are filed simultaneously, the RA 10172 rules provide for payment of only the ₱3,000 filing fee, subject to applicable migrant and other charges.

Indigent petitioners are exempt from the filing fee when supported by the required certification from the city or municipal social-welfare office. Publication, notarization, certified-copy, registration, and other locally authorized expenses may still need to be addressed. Ask the LCRO for a written checklist and fee assessment before paying.

The PSA’s current fee summary is available on its Administrative Petition for Correction page.

What happens after filing

Once the registrar finds the petition and supporting documents sufficient:

The petition is posted for 10 consecutive days.
Publication is completed when required.
The registrar must act on the petition within five working days after completion of the posting and publication requirements.
The decision and case records must be transmitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General within five working days from the decision.
The Civil Registrar General may impugn a grant within 10 working days after receiving the decision if the error is not clerical, the correction is substantial or controversial, the required posting or publication was not completed, or another legal defect exists.

These statutory periods do not guarantee that an annotated PSA copy will be ready within a fixed number of days. Transmission, review, finality, annotation, and copy issuance are separate stages. Keep the filing number and follow up first with the LCRO that accepted the petition. PSA advises that status inquiries already transmitted to its Legal Service may be sent to ralegalservice@psa.gov.ph with the document owner’s details, place of filing, transmittal date, and tracking number.

After approval becomes final, ask the LCRO:

Whether the decision has been annotated in the local record;
When it was transmitted for PSA annotation;
Whether a certificate of finality or other document must be secured; and
When a new annotated PSA copy may be ordered.

Do not assume that receiving an approval automatically changes previously issued copies or separately held school, passport, employment, and benefits records.

If the petition is denied or the grant is questioned

If the local civil registrar or consul denies the petition, the petitioner may:

Appeal to the Civil Registrar General; or
File the appropriate petition in court.

An administrative appeal must be initiated with the concerned registrar within 10 working days after receipt of the denial. The Civil Registrar General is to decide the appeal within 30 calendar days after receiving it. Missing the 10-working-day appeal period makes the registrar’s denial final, leaving the appropriate court remedy.

If the Civil Registrar General impugns an approved petition, the petitioner may seek reconsideration within 15 working days after receiving the decision, based on newly discovered evidence, or pursue the appropriate court action.

Preserve the envelope, email, acknowledgment, or other proof showing the date the decision was received.

When a court case may be necessary

Substantial or controversial corrections generally fall outside the administrative process. Examples include a correction that would change:

The year of birth or legal age;
Nationality or citizenship;
Legitimacy or civil status;
Whether the parents were married;
Paternity, maternity, or filiation; or
A family relationship or right that another person disputes.

Rule 108 generally requires a verified petition in the Regional Trial Court covering the place where the corresponding civil registry is located. The civil registrar and every person whose interest may be affected must be made parties. The court sets a hearing and causes its order to be published once a week for three consecutive weeks. Interested persons may oppose within 15 days from notice or the last publication date.

A Rule 108 petition cannot be used to bypass a legally required direct action. For example, the Supreme Court has warned that legitimacy and filiation cannot be attacked collaterally through a mere correction proceeding. The correct case therefore depends on the requested change, the documents, the affected parties, and applicable family law.

The governing procedure is reproduced in the Supreme Court’s discussion of Rule 108 in Miller v. Miller. The Court has also explained the difference between administrative and substantial corrections in Onde v. Local Civil Registrar.

Evidence and records to preserve

Keep both paper and scanned copies of:

The uncorrected PSA and LCRO certificates;
The registry-book copy or certified transcription;
Every supporting record submitted;
The signed and notarized petition;
Authorization or guardianship documents, if applicable;
Official receipts;
Posting certification;
Newspaper issues, clipping, and publisher’s affidavit;
The registrar’s decision;
Proof of the date the decision was received;
Appeal or reconsideration papers;
Certificate of finality, action taken by the Civil Registrar General, and transmittal records; and
The final annotated LCRO and PSA copies.

Never alter a supporting record or obtain a document containing information known to be false. Inconsistencies should be explained honestly and supported with earlier, independent records.

Common mistakes to avoid

Going directly to a PSA outlet and asking staff to edit the certificate;
Treating every incorrect name as a harmless typo;
Filing in court first when RA 9048 or RA 10172 supplies the primary administrative remedy;
Trying to use RA 9048 to change age, citizenship, legitimacy, or filiation;
Submitting two recently created records while ignoring inconsistent older records;
Filing before checking all fields and related entries, even though administrative correction privileges are generally limited to one availment for the particular entry or entries;
Missing publication, clearance, or medical-certification requirements;
Losing proof of when a denial or adverse decision was received;
Assuming an LCRO approval is already reflected in the PSA database; and
Waiting until immediately before a passport, visa, school, employment, benefits, or marriage deadline.

When legal help is urgent

Consult a Philippine lawyer promptly when:

The requested correction affects the birth year, citizenship, legitimacy, marital status of the parents, paternity, or filiation;
Another person’s rights, surname, inheritance, or family status may be affected;
The LCRO says the correction is substantial or refuses to accept the administrative petition;
Existing documents contradict one another;
The Civil Registrar General impugns an approved petition;
A denial has been received and the 10- or 15-working-day period is running;
A court petition must be filed or a published hearing order names interested parties; or
The incorrect certificate is already causing an imminent passport, immigration, examination, benefits, or court problem.

Those who may qualify for free legal assistance can contact the Public Attorney’s Office. Court locations may be checked through the Supreme Court’s Court Locator.

Frequently asked questions

Can the correction be filed entirely online?

Generally, no. RA 9048 and RA 10172 require an in-person verified petition with the appropriate LCRO or Philippine consulate. PSA online services are mainly for ordering certificates, not filing the underlying correction petition.

Do I need a lawyer for an administrative correction?

A lawyer is not ordinarily required for a straightforward RA 9048 or RA 10172 petition. Legal advice is prudent when the records conflict, the correction may be substantial, or the petition has been denied or impugned.

Can a parent correct an adult child’s certificate?

For ordinary RA 9048 corrections and day-or-month corrections, the implementing rules recognize parents and specified relatives as persons with direct and personal interest. The registrar may require proof of relationship or authority. A correction of sex under RA 10172 must be personally filed by the affected person.

Can a misspelled surname be corrected without going to court?

Yes, if it is genuinely a clerical misspelling that can be verified from existing records and does not alter filiation, legitimacy, nationality, or status. An actual surname change or a dispute over who the parent is requires a different legal analysis.

Is an affidavit by itself enough?

No. The law requires at least two public or private documents showing the correct entry, plus the certified civil-registry record and any additional documents required for the particular petition.

How long does the whole process take?

The law sets deadlines for posting, the registrar’s decision, transmission, review, and administrative appeal, but it does not guarantee one fixed end-to-end completion date. Publication, migrant routing, Civil Registrar General review, finality, and PSA annotation can extend the process.

Will the original wrong entry disappear?

Civil-registry corrections are generally implemented through an annotation reflecting the approved correction or decision. Obtain a newly issued annotated certificate and review both the annotation and the underlying entries before using it.

Does a PSA birth certificate expire while the correction is pending?

Under Republic Act No. 11909, an intact, readable, authentic certificate generally has permanent validity. Once an administrative correction or court decree is approved, however, the updated certificate should be presented where the corrected information is required.

Official legal sources

This article provides general legal information, not legal advice for a particular person or document. Requirements may depend on the exact entry, supporting records, place of registration, and subsequent PSA issuances. Sources and procedures were checked as of July 30, 2026.