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Maryland Department of Health
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Beginning September 20, 2021, you may schedule an appointment at the Division of Vital Records to discuss your requested amendment to a birth or death certificate. Depending on the complexity of the request, some amendments may be able to be completed the same day. Please be sure to bring all required documentation.
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Corrections/amendments can be made to a birth or death certificate by submitting an amendment form to the DVR. We are unable to make corrections to marriage and divorce records. Please contact the District Court in the Jurisdiction in which the event occurred for changes to these records.
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