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Amending a California Birth Record

Refer to the Birth Amendment Overview Table (PDF) below for more information regarding the amendment process, including what form to use, required supporting documentation for the requested change, how to submit a request, and other frequently asked questions.

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Fees

Please view our current Fees. Requests received without the appropriate fee will be returned to the sender. Make your check or money order payable to CDPH Vital Records. Checks must be drawn on a United States bank. Money orders must be drawn on a United States bank or issued by the United States Postal Service.

Please do not send cash by mail. CDPH cannot be held responsible for fees paid that are lost, misdirected, or undelivered.

Processing Times

Please view our current Processing Times. The processing time begins when CDPH-VR receives your request.

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