Correct a death registration
What corrections can be made
You cannot change a death certificate once it’s been issued, but you can apply to get a note added to the original entry in the death register.
You can then get an updated certificate issued that shows this note.
Corrections to a death registration can only be made when the information is wrong (for example a mistake in spelling a person’s name).
What the correction looks like
The original information will always be shown in the death register. After the correction has been authorised, a note will be added to the margin of the register. This will explain what the correct information is and when the correction was made.
If you apply for a new death certificate, the note containing the correct information will be in the margin.