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Correct a Birth Record
| The following forms are used to correct a birth record or to add a father's name to a birth record. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A CHANGE OR CORRECTION TO A MICHIGAN BIRTH RECORD.
In order to make a correction or change to a Michigan birth record, you will need to submit an official application. The application must include the correct payment and in most situations appropriate supporting documentation. Each application includes instructions on how to complete the form, information on who is eligible to request the correction or change, the documentation that is required, and the appropriate fee payment. If you have questions on how to complete or submit the form, please call our Changes Unit at 517-335-8660, Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET (except for State of Michigan holidays).
| The applications are available in PDF version and will print on 1-2 pages. The PDF file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can get a free copy of this software by clicking on the Acrobat Reader button at the left. |
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The following application form is to be used to add a father's name to a child's birth record. This form is NOT to be used to remove or replace a father's name on a birth record.
An application for making more general corrections or changes to errors and omissions on a Michigan birth record is listed further down.
- Add-A-Father
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This form is to be used to add a father when there is no father currently
listed on the birth record.
| The following application form is to be used to request general corrections needed because of errors, omissions or file date issues on a Michigan birth record.
http://DCH28195/bxgeneral.htm
- Correct or Change a Michigan Birth Record - Any Age
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This form is to be used to correct errors and omissions on a Michigan birth
record of a person any age. This form should also be used to correct file date issues, to record a court-ordered legal name change, change a child's name or mother's name as a result of the parents' marriage, or to remove or replace a father's name on a birth record.
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