FAQs • KDHE, KS • CivicEngage

The name of the petitioner, the name of the petitioner’s attorney, the attorney’s address, the date decree filed, the type of decree, or the county of decree is incorrect. How do I change that?: You will need to provide our office with a certified copy of the decree of divorce from the county. We will also need a notarized letter from the either party, or both stating what needs to be changed. View an Example of a Notarized Letter (PDF).

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Vital Statistics - How to Amend Divorce Certificates

1. The party's name or date of birth are incorrect. How do I change those items?: You will need to provide our office with a certified copy of the party's birth certificate as proof of the correct name or date of birth. We will also need a notarized request from both parties stating what is to be amended on the marriage certificate. If one party is not available someone with knowledge of and facts of the marriage and divorce can complete the notarized request. View a Sample of a Notarized Statement for the Parties (PDF).

2. The date of marriage is wrong. How do I change it?: You will need to provide our office with a certified copy of the marriage license. We will also need a notarized request from both parties stating what is to be amended on the marriage certificate. If one party is not available someone with knowledge of and facts of the marriage and divorce can complete the notarized request View a Sample of a Notarized Statement for the Parties (PDF).

3. The name of the petitioner, the name of the petitioner’s attorney, the attorney’s address, the date decree filed, the type of decree, or the county of decree is incorrect. How do I change that?: You will need to provide our office with a certified copy of the decree of divorce from the county. We will also need a notarized letter from the either party, or both stating what needs to be changed. View an Example of a Notarized Letter (PDF).

4. My ex-spouse amended something on my divorce certificate and now it’s incorrect. How do I fix it?: Since that item was already amended once, it will now require a court order to change again. Once the court order is completed, you must submit a certified copy of that court order to our office for the change to be made.

5. Where do I mail my request or documentation?: Mail everything to:
Amendment Unit
Office of Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson
Suite 120
Topeka, Ks 66612-2221

6. What is the cost? Are there any fees?: The fee to amend a divorce certificate is $20. This does not include the charge for a certified copy.