Your child’s birth details must be re-registered with us under two circumstances:
1. The natural parents are now married to each other
Either parent can attend the appointment and they must bring:
- a completed LA1 form
- a copy of the marriage certificate
2. You want to add the natural father’s details
The birth can only be re-registered if:
- the mother and father both attend the appointment
- either parent has obtained a court order naming the father
- either parent makes a statutory declaration acknowledging parentage of the child
You must bring:
- a completed GRO185 form
- and, if required, a statutory declaration of acknowledging parentage form
- or, a court order
A statutory declaration of parentage must be witnessed by a solicitor or person legally able to witness an oath.
To book an appointment at any of our registration offices in Lincolnshire, call 01522 782244.
Corrections
Find out what corrections can be made to a birth certificate on GOV.uk.