R436-3-2. Correction of Minor Errors on Birth Certificates

Amendment of obvious errors, transposition of letters in words of common knowledge, or omissions may be made by the Registrar while the original certificate is still in the local office, based on personal observation, query, or upon the request of a person with a direct and tangible interest in the certificate as defined in R436-13-1(1). When such additions or minor amendments are made by the Registrar, a notation as to the source of the information, together with the date the change was made and the initials of the authorized agent making the change, shall be made on the certificate in such a way as not to become a part of any certification issued. The certificate shall not be marked "Amended." After the certificate is registered and the original has been transmitted to the State Registrar and processing completed, all corrections must be made by amendment.