Make a change to a registration

If there is a mistake on the birth certificate, you can apply to correct a birth registration.

To discuss a correction or change to a completed birth registration, you also contact us.

Newcastle Registration Service

To contact us:

• phone 0191 2787878 and ask for registrars
• email us

Fees

To make a correction or a change there will be a fee.

Payment of this fee does not guarantee the correction will be granted and fees paid will not be refunded if the request is denied.

Change your child’s first name

You can also apply to change your child's first name after the birth has been registered.