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You can only change a child's surname in their original birth record to correct a spelling mistake.

However, a child can be re-registered in the following circumstances:

to record the natural father's details in the birth record

following the marriage of the natural parents, if they were not married at the time of the birth

In these circumstances, you are able to change the child's surname to the mother's or the father's - or a combination of the two - as long as both parents agree to the change. If the child is 16 years of age or over, his or her written consent must be obtained before the surname can be changed

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It will depend on the licensing requirements for your location. Contact your local licensing office, normally in the county courthouse. They will tell you what you need to have and how to prove it.

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