Instructions for Birth Correction

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Complete form packets for Birth Corrections

Below are pdf packets that contain all the forms required for specific birth correction practices. Click to download.

Individual Forms for Birth Correction

The following are a collection of the individual forms one may need for all birth correction case types.

Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR CORRECTING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

  1. Submit to the Probate Court an Application to Correct Birth Certificate.

  2. Provide a certified copy of birth certificate to be corrected.

  3. Provide evidence to verify the correction. Use a Birth Certificate Worksheet from the hospital, if possible.
  • School Records
  • Baptismal Records
  • Military Records
  • Employment Records
  • Hospital Records
  • Census Records
  • Insurance Records
  • Death Records
  • Children's Birth Certificate
  • Marriage License Records

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO CHANGE THE SEX MARKER ON A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

  1. An Application to Change Sex Marker can only be filed for a birth that took place in OHIO.  Contact the State where the birth took place to find out the laws regarding this change.    

  2. Submit to the Probate Court an Application to Correct Birth Certificate.

  3. Provide a certified copy of the birth certificate to be corrected.

  4. Provide a letter from a Health Professional verifying transgender status for both MINORS and ADULTS.

  5. For a MINOR, both parents must consent to the sex marker change.  If both parents are not consenting, the application must be set for hearing and notice sent, via certified mail, to the non-consenting parent.

  6. If a biological/adoptive parent's current address is unknown, an Affidavit must be completed for Unknown Address of parent. Publication is not required.