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Box 997410  \nSacramento, CA 95899-7410  \n• Amended certificates are mailed via USPS First Class and do not contain a tracking number.  \n• You may provide a self-addressed prepaid envelope that utilizes tracking with your request.  \nCalifornia Department of Public Health – Vital Records (916) [445-2684 |](445-2684 | VitalRecordsHelp@cdph.ca.gov)[ ](445-2684 | VitalRecordsHelp@cdph.ca.gov)[VitalRecordsHelp@cdph.ca.gov](445-2684 | VitalRecordsHelp@cdph.ca.gov)[ ](445-2684 | VitalRecordsHelp@cdph.ca.gov)CA Relay: 711/1-800-735-2929  \nThis page intentionally left blank.  \nAmend a Birth Record Checklist  \nUse this checklist to:  \n• Correct most typographical errors  \n• Add diacritical marks beginning July 1, 2026  \n• Correct the sex field, date, time, or place of birth of the child due to hospital or Local Registrar error  \n• Add a parent’s new name after a court ordered name change  \n• Correct parents’ place or date of birth  \n􀂅 Properly Completed VS 24B Form  \n􀂅 Applicant name and mailing address are completely filled out.  \n􀂅 Part 1 matches the current birth certificate.  \n􀂅 Part 2:  \n􀂃 Lists item(s) to correct.  \n􀂃 Lists reason for the correction.  \n• Ex: If correcting spelling of parent's name, \"To correct parent's name to match their birth certificate.”  \n• Ex: If the parent obtained a name change via court order or naturalization process and is adding their new name on the child’s certificate, “ To add parent’s court ordered name change pursuant to [court name], court case number, dated MM/DD/YYYY,” or “ To add parent’s name change following the naturalization process dated MM/DD/YYYY.”  \n􀂅 Both signature fields are signed and dated:  \n􀂃 If correcting hospital or Local Registrar error, one signature must be the physician, birthing hospital administrator, or representative of the Local Registrar.  \n􀂅 Required Documentation  \nPlease provide the required document(s) that applies to the changes you are requesting for:  \n􀂅 A photocopy of the parent’s birth certificate if correcting a typographical error on the name of child’s parent.  \n􀂅 A photocopy of the child’s social security card (number can be blacked out), ID, or passport showing correct spelling of the name if correcting a typographical error in the name.  \n􀂅 A certified copy of the parent’s court order name change or photocopy of the naturalization certificate if adding parent’s new name to the child’s certificate. (See Certified Court Order Requirements on page 15) .  \n􀂅 A photocopy of the child’s birth certificate (optional) .  \n􀂅 If documents are not written in English, must include a certified English translation.  \n􀂅 If you cannot provide the required documents, submit any available documents that support the changes you are requesting. We will notify you by letter if additional items are needed. Note: We are unable to approve the use of or review any documents other than those listed in the pamphlet prior to submission.  \n􀂅 Payment (See Appropriate Fees on page 15)  \nCheck or money order in US dollars, made payable to CDPH Vital Records","cbCaipkleOLH8RkL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipkleOLH8RkL","pdf",4071162,22,"English","# Introduction\n# Mailing Address\n# Amend a Birth Record Checklist\n## Required Documentation\n## Part 1 and Part 2 Instructions\n# Part 2: Reason for the Correction\n# Part 2: Signatures\n# Change Child’s Sex Field to Reflect Gender Identity\n# Checklist","[{\"question\":\"What types of changes can the VS 24B form amend on a birth record?\",\"answer\":\"The form supports corrections such as typographical errors, adding diacritical marks starting July 1, 2026, correcting the child’s sex/date/time/place when caused by hospital or Local Registrar error, and adding a parent’s new name after a court order or naturalization process.\"},{\"question\":\"What must be included in the Amend a Birth Record checklist (VS 24B)?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist requires a properly completed VS 24B form with applicant name and mailing address filled out, Part 1 matching the current birth certificate, Part 2 listing items to correct and the reason, and both signature fields signed and dated.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the application and fees be submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Mail the completed application with the appropriate fee(s) to CDPH – Vital Records at the provided Sacramento address. 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