Amend a birth certificate

Can I change the birth record at a later date?

Please contact the Register Office who will answer any questions you may have regarding a change of record.

Why would I re-register my child?

If the natural parents have married each other since the birth, a re-registration will be required so that a new birth record can be created to show the child as a child of the parent's marriage.

If the parents are unmarried and would like the natural fathers details added to the birth record, a re-registration will be required so that a new birth record can be created to replace the original one.

Re-registration can be required in other circumstances, please contact the Register office for further details.

For further information on changing a name by deed poll, visit the UK Deed Poll website via our external links section to the right of this page.


Merthyr Tydfil Register Office
Ty Penderyn
26 High Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8DP
01685 727333