Correct (Amend) a Birth Certificate for an ADULT

You may use the forms on this page if the following factors apply to your situation:

• You were born in the state of Arizona, you are 18 or older, and there is an error on your birth certificate.
• You already asked the Office of Vital Records if it was a correction they could make for FREE - and the answer was "No."
• You want the Court to issue an Order to correct that error.
• You are prepared to present a certified copy of your Arizona birth certificate that contains the incorrect information.
• You are able to present evidence supporting what you say is the correct information, AND
• You understand that if the evidence you have presented with this Petition or that you bring to court with you is not enough to satisfy the Court:

• You may be ordered to return to court with more/other supporting information, or
• Your case may be dismissed and you will not receive a refund of any court fees.

You may not use this packet to:

• Request a legal name change,*
• Change the identity of either parent, or
• Establish paternity if no one is listed as the father.
  
  

* There are separate packets available from the Law Library Resource Center to request a change of name.

Packets contain ALL forms and ALL instructions needed for this process. Where there are separate packets for Instructions and Forms, get BOTH packets.