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A clerical correction, first-name change and a substantial legal change follow different procedures. The LCRO classifies the request before you pay.
- Cost / amount:
- The LCRO assesses the applicable petition, copies and any publication charges
- A new certificate purchase is separate from correction fees
- Processing time:
- Petition assessment, approval, endorsement and PSA annotation have separate waiting periods
- How to start:
- Contact the LCRO holding the original registration
What to bring
- PSA and local copies showing the error
- Documents showing the correct information
Bring supporting school, civil-registry or other official records; the LCRO specifies the petition and number of copies.
- Requester’s valid ID
Bring valid identity documents accepted by the receiving LCRO / PSA office, with copies where requested.
How to apply
- 1Ask the LCRO to classify the correction
Identify the exact entry and supporting evidence; ask whether the request is administrative or needs a court process.
- 2File the applicable petition and keep the receipt
Follow the LCRO’s document list and assessment. Record the petition number and follow-up date.
- 3Verify the approved annotation before ordering again
Confirm endorsement and PSA annotation, then request a new copy and check the corrected entry.
Sources for this situation
Help & contacts
These are agency support contacts. Your appointment confirmation identifies your receiving office.
- Agency phone:
- (02) 8461-0500 local 808 / 813
Civil-registration query line from the cited advisory. Confirm current availability with PSA; National ID support is separate.
Official sources & guide details
Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.
Guide reviewed: 2026-10-05