Overview
Birth Amendment service allows parents to make specific changes to their child's birth record.
This service applies for:
- Changing a child’s name up until their first birthday.
- Changing the father’s details, including adding, removing, or correcting information related to the father on the official record.
By providing this birth amendment option, the VSU ensures that families have the ability to accurately update crucial details in their child’s documentation, reflecting any necessary revisions within the first year of life.
Process
Who can apply?
Who can apply?- Mother
- If both parents are listed on the record, then either Mother or Father can apply.
- If the mother is deceased – the father, grandmother, sister, aunt, etc. can register but need to provide the death certificate of the deceased mother.
Required documents
Required documents- Mother’s Identification document
- Father’s Identification document – if the father’s details are to be added
- Father’s consent form- if Father’s details are to be added
- Court order- in special cases such as removing the Father’s details.
- Mother’s Death Certificate- if Mother is deceased
Some cases may be unique and require additional documentation than what is listed above. For any queries, please contact the VSU office.
Check the Services Overview page to learn more about the application process, service types, and more.
Fee Structure
Fee Structure| Fee Rule | Same-day Service Fee (BZD) | Next-day Service Fee (BZD) | Standard Service Fee (BZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name change | - | - | 8,5 |
| Entry of father’s details | - | - | 8,5 |
*For Belizeans, only Social Security Cards and Passports are accepted. For Foreigners, only Passports and National IDs are accepted. Driver’s license and Voter’s Card are not accepted.
Service Documents
These are supporting documents that you may need when accessing services. No other versions of the forms will be accepted. These include: