How to apply for a correction

There are two steps you need to follow:

  1. Contact the Register Office to make an appointment.
  2. Get the application form to correct a mistake on a death certificate

How to get an application form

You can either:

How much it costs

It costs £90 to apply, depending on the type of correction.

This fee is for your application, even if the correction is not authorised.

At your appointment

At your appointment at Croydon Register Office, you should bring:

  • your completed form
  • a debit or credit card to pay the fee
  • documentation that clearly show what the correct information should be – for example: passport, identity card or a bank statement

While you are here, we will check whether the correction can be completed locally or if it needs to be referred to the General Register Office (GRO). If the correction needs to be sent to GRO we will photocopy and certify your documents so that you can keep your originals.