Corrections can only be made when the information in a marriage or civil partnership register is wrong (for example a mistake was made when recording a person’s occupation).
You cannot apply for a correction to show new information if circumstances change after the marriage or civil partnership.
You’ll need to find out if the mistake was made in the original registration or just on the certificate.
You will have to contact us if the marriage or civil partnership was registered in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Even if your ceremony was held in another venue.
You can read more on GOV.UK, such as
- how to apply
- if the mistake is only on the marriage or civil partnership certificate
- how long applications take
- after the correction has been approve