INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Who can submit an Affidavit for Correction of a Record?
To correct a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, the witness signing this affidavit must have a relationship with the person of record as the
person whose birth is registered on the certificate, his/her parent, guardian, or a legal representative. Medical information
must be by the certifier.
To correct a DEATH CERTIFICATE, the witness signing this affidavit must have a relationship with the person of record as the
funeral director, certifier or informant listed on the certificate. Medical information must be by the certifier.
What do I need to submit with the Affidavit for Correction of a Record?
Other verifiable evidence (see “Amendment Chart”) proving the facts contained in the principal affidavit OR a
supplemental affidavit (see Guide) executed by a person other than the affiant of this Affidavit for Correction of a Record .
The payment of $40.00 (includes one certified copy of the corrected certificate). Additional certified copies of a birth
certificate or death certificate is $20.00 each. The payment may be made by check, cashier’s check, money order or credit
card. Please make your check, cashier’s check or money order out to the Nevada Office of Vital Records. To pay by credit
card, an Authorization for Credit Cards Use form must be completed and submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: The fee for correcting a birth or death record where the correction is filed by a certifier and the State Registrar
determines that the correction is not the result of an error by the certifier is $10.00.
How do I properly complete the Affidavit for Correction of a Record?
This is a legal document. Please type or print clearly in blue or black ink only. Illegible completion of the form will be
returned. Any white outs, cross outs or write overs will not be accepted. The Affidavit for Correction of a Record must be
fully completed in order to be processed.
Signature of the witness must be notarized. Signatures of a minor will be questioned. The person should be at least 18
years of age to make a correction.
Please complete the section titled “Statement of Corrections” clearly and accurately.
Where do I send the Affidavit for Correction of a Record and supporting documents?
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706
Please allow 2 – 4 weeks to process your request. Any questions regarding correcting a record should be addressed to the Office
of Vital Records at the above address, or by calling our office at 775-684-4242. Please provide the name, full address of where
the certificate should be mailed to and phone number:
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Name
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Street Address or P.O. Box
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
City
State
Zip Code
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Phone Number