Write a letter for correction of date of birth in a birth certificate

A birth certificate is one of the most important documents ensuring identity of a person. Due to some unfortunate miscommunication or error, there may be a chance that incorrect date of birth is recorded in the birth certificate. In such a situation, a letter of request needs to be communicated to the concerned department for correction of date of birth in a birth certificate. Basic information regarding the issue can be obtained from the department along with details of the authorized person dealing with it. This is a simple request letter for making any correction of date of birth in a birth certificate. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the request to the concerned person. The letter may be modified according to the situation and preference.

To Whom It May Concern
Department Name
Department Address

Subject: Request letter for correction in birth certificate

                            

Dear Sir/Madam,

                                    I would humbly like to bring to your notice that that there has an error in the date of birth of my son’s name in the birth certificate issued from your department. I had received the certificate on [Date] and would want to correct it urgently.

                       

Here are the details of my daughter for convenience:

Name:

Age:

Sex:

Father Name:

Mother Name:

Place of birth:

The details of the error:

Correct Date of Birth:

Incorrect Date of Birth:

                                    I am hereby attaching all the necessary documents for official purpose. I will be highly obliged if look into the matter urgently. In case, any other clarification is required, I can be contacted at [mobile number] or by email [email address].

                                    This is for your kind information and necessary action.

                                                                        Yours faithfully,

                                                                                     Your Name

                                                                                     Your Address

                                                                                     Your Contact Number

Date:
Place:

Enclosure:

Copy of Photo ID

Copy of birth certificate