How to Amend Birth Certificates for Adults

There are several state statutes and regulations which govern the process to amend birth records. Depending on the item being amended, the procedures that you need to follow will vary. We have provided some of the common questions and answers regarding amending adult birth records. If your situation is not addressed or if you would like to verify the information needed, please contact the Amendment Unit at 785-296-1434.

Note: We reserve the right to accept or decline requests using information you provide or we may require that additional court records be obtained to process the amendment in order to ensure that we are in compliance with the state statutes and regulations.

  1. My name is misspelled/wrong on the birth certificate. How do I fix it?
  2. My birth date is wrong. How do I fix my date of birth?
  3. My first and/or middle names are missing. How do I add my first and/or middle name?
  4. My last or entire name is missing. How do I add my last or entire name?
  5. My first and middle name are switched around. How do I fix this?
  6. My sex is listed incorrectly on my birth certificate. How do I fix this?
  7. I have had a legal name change. How do I fix my birth certificate?
  8. I have gotten married; do I need to change my birth certificate?
  9. My father’s name is not listed on birth certificate. How do I list my father’s name on the birth certificate?
  10. How to put my true gender on my birth certificate?
  11. Where do I mail my request or documentation?
  12. What is the cost to amend my certificate? Are there any fees?