Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-1-3-.24 - Amendment of Minor Errors on Birth, Death, and Spontaneous Fetal Death Certificates During the First Year

(1) Amendment of obvious errors, transposition of letters in words of common knowledge or omissions, but not to include the father's name on a birth certificate or a spontaneous fetal death certificate, may be made on the original birth, death, or spontaneous fetal death certificate by the State Registrar or designated person within the first year of the date of birth or date of death either upon his or her own observation or query. When such additions or minor amendments are made by the State Registrar or designated person, a notation as to the source of the information, together with the date the change was made and the initials of the authorized agent making the change shall be made on the back of the certificate in such a way as not to become a part of any certification issued. The certificate shall not be marked "Amended."

(2) Unless otherwise provided by Statute or in these Rules, correction of errors on birth, death and spontaneous fetal death certificates may be made on the face of the original record during the first year following the event.

(3) Some corrections may require documentary evidence to substantiate the correction requested. The State Registrar may establish written requirements and procedures for corrections to all Vital Records. The certificate shall not be marked "Amended."

(4) In the absence of evidence of marriage and or dissolution of marriage, to change the marital status on a death certificate or remove or change the name of a spouse listed on a death certificate requires an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-1-3-.24

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-10-3, 31-10-23.

Original Rule entitled "Amendment of Minor Errors on Birth, Death, and Spontaneous Fetal Death Certificates During the First Year" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.