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Correct or change a birth certificate
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Doing Business with MDHHS
Information Status
Individuals can apply to MDHHS by mail to correct or change a birth certificate. Individuals may request changes in name, sex, or parental registration.
Eligibility Requirements
May only be requested by person named on record (if over age 18), parent/legal guardian named on record, parent not named who can established that they should be added, legal representative, heir, or administrator responsible for filing original record.
Documentation Needed to Enroll
Depends on the type of request, but all requests require current valid driver's license, state-issued photo ID, or passport. For other options, see https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Photo_ID_Alternative_Documents_345026_7.pdf
ADA accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
Department of Health and Human Services follows all state mandated standards for digital accessibility. Contact 517-241-3740 to request specific accommodation. Dial 711 for the TTY relay service.
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Cost Details
$50 non-refundable application fee. Fee includes one certified copy of the record.
Cost or fees
Yes
states
Michigan
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This opportunity does not have a location or its location is private. This opportunity can be accessed in Michigan, USA.
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