You have been using the name Ernie but you realized that the first name written in your Philippine birth certificate is actually Erni, what will you do?

Many Filipinos have this uncomfortable experience of seeing typographical errors, wrong spellings and even discrepancy in their Philippine birth certificate and such typos make it more difficult to apply for legal documents particularly passports and visas. So what will you do when you see such mistakes in your NSO birth certificate? I scanned through several sites and Philippine forum to find the answers and here are some of the possible things that can be done to make amendments or change the wrong spellings in your birth certificate:

Where to File Petition to Change Name in Birth Certificate

Inquire from the municipal or city civil registrar’s office where you were born. if there are typographical errors in the spelling of your name in your birth certificate, you can  ask for the necessary correction from that particular office.

Requirements

You will also need several documents when filing for your petition. Supporting documents are required to correct the clerical error in your birth certificate. Make sure to prepare at least two documents that will be used as basis for the correction. Baptismal certificate, employment record, voter’s affidavit, NBI/police clearance, civil registry records of ascendants and school records are generally accepted.

Fees

To correct typographical errors in Philippine issued birth certificates, a fee of P1,000.00 is collected.

More information about changing your first name and birth certificate clerical errors is available from the NSO website.