What is shown on the birth certificate? The birth certi cate has the baby’s name, date and place of birth. It also contains parents’ details, including their names, place of birth, occupation and address. Birth certi cates can be purchased at the appointment if you have not already done so online. I want to change my child’s name on their birth certificate. It is not always possible to change a child’s name on their birth certi cate. A child’s
forenames (but not surname) can be changed within one year after registration only. For further information please visit: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/ births-deaths-ceremonies- citizenship A child’s surname (but not forenames) can only be changed if the birth is reregistered, or the father’s name is added to a birth certi cate. In all other circumstances a child’s name can be changed by deed poll. This will legally change their name, but does not change the
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