name on their birth certi cate.
each other at any time. You will need to complete an application form and then book an appointment for re-registration. Only one parent needs to attend this appointment. You will need to bring your marriage or civil partnership certi cate with you to the appointment. If your marriage or civil partnership did not take place in the United Kingdom, for further information please email: registerof ce@lambeth.gov.uk Can we be seen if we have not booked an appointment? No, you must book an appointment before you come to the register of ce. We may be able to arrange an emergency appointment in very exceptional circumstances. Please email: registerof ce@lambeth.gov. uk if you feel that you have an urgent reason which means you cannot attend with a pre booked appointment. For further information on birth registration please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/birth-registration/ birth-registration#about-birth- registration .
How can I correct an error on the birth certificate? A birth certi cate is an important legal document. The registrar will ask you to carefully check the information before you sign the register as it is not always possible to amend the information. Incorrect information can sometimes be corrected, but new information
cannot be added if your circumstances change. If
you have found an error on a birth certi cate, you can nd information on how to amend a legal document by visiting: www.gov.uk/correct- birthregistration . Please be aware, there will be a charge for any corrections on the certi cate. What do we have to do if we have married or had a civil partnership since our child was registered? Natural parents of a child are legally required to re-register the child’s birth if they marry or register a civil partnership with
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