Corrections and Court Order Changes

1. Obtain a certified copy of the court order that stipulates the name change from the court that issued the change and specifically states in the order that Vital Statistics Services is to amend or issue a new birth certificate.
2. Complete the Application For Correction Form.
3. Send the certified copy of the court order, the application, a photocopy of your current ID (such as a driver’s license) and a $55 fee to our office. The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services. The fee also includes one certified copy of the record.  We must keep the certified copy of the order, so be sure to make a copy for yourself.
4. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn: Birth Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
5. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the name change. If we do find errors you will be contacted to address these errors prior to filing.
6. Once the court order has been processed, we will not be able to make any additional changes to the certificate without another court order. It is very important the court order submitted is correct.
7. If the event did not occur in Wyoming, we will not able to process your request.
8. For any questions regarding court orders of name change please call 307-777-6041

To establish paternity for a child born in Wyoming, without having a Court Order Establishing Paternity, please see the menu item Paternity Establishment on the Birth Certificate for further information.

1. Obtain a certified copy of the court order that stipulates the paternity change from the court that issued the decree.
2. Complete the Application For Correction Form.
3. Send the certified copy of the court order, the application, a photocopy of your ID (such as a driver’s license) and a $55 fee to our office. The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services. The fee also includes one certified copy of the record.  We must keep the certified copy of the order, so be sure to make a copy for yourself.
4. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn:  Birth Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
5. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the paternity change. If we do find errors you will be contacted to address these errors prior to filing.
6. Once the court order has been processed, we will not be able to make any additional changes to the certificate without another court order. It is very important the court order submitted is correct.
7. If the event did not occur in Wyoming, we will not able to process your request.
8. For any questions regarding court orders of paternity please call 307-777-6041.

1. After the child’s first birthday, our office will require documentary evidence and additional fees will apply.
2. If you are seeking to change the child’s last name that correction can only be done through a court order submitted to our office or an affidavit acknowledging paternity (when applicable, please see those sections for more information).
3. Complete the Application For Correction Form.  A list of evidence that may be used to make this correction is on the back of this form.
4. Send the evidence, the application, a photocopy of your current ID (such as a driver’s license) and fee to our office.  If you have certificates to be replaced, please return these at this time also.  The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services.
5. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn: Birth Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
6. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the correction. If we are unable to use the evidence provided, you will be contacted with other options that we are able to use prior to filing the correction.
7. It is highly recommended that the parent(s) submit a request for the newborn certificate to review for accuracy and address any errors as soon as possible. If the error is caught within the first year of the child’s birth, in most cases, Vital Statistics Services can make the correction free of charge. You may print an application for a certificate by clicking here, Printable Birth Application.
8. Any questions regarding a correction to a birth certificate, please call 307-777-6041

1. After a year, our office will require documentary evidence.
2. If you are seeking to correct the medical information on the death record, this information can only be changed by the Medical Certifier.
3. For all other corrections, complete the Application For Correction Form.  A list of evidence that may be used to make this correction is on the back of this form.
4. Send the evidence, the application, a photocopy of your current ID (such as a driver’s license) and fee to our office.  If you have certificates to be replaced, please return these at this time also.  The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services.
5. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn: Death Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
6. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the correction. If we are unable to use the evidence provided, you will be contacted with other options that we are able to use prior to filing the correction.
7. Any questions regarding a correction to a death certificate, please call 307-777-6943.

1. Complete the Application For Correction Form.  A list of evidence that may be used to make this correction is on the back of this form.
2. Send the evidence, the application, a photocopy of your current ID (such as a driver’s license) and fee to our office.  If you have certificates to be replaced, please return these at this time also.  The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services.
3. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn: Marriage Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
4. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the correction. If we are unable to use the evidence provided, you will be contacted with other options that we are able to use prior to filing the correction.
5. Any questions regarding a correction to a marriage certificate, please call 307-777-6943.

1. Corrections must be initiated by the Court that filed the Divorce Decree.
2. Once the court has made this correction, please complete the Application For Correction Form.
3. Send the Nunc Pro Tunc from the Court, the application, a photocopy of your current ID (such as a driver’s license) and fee (if applicable) to our office.  If you have certificates to be replaced, please return these at this time also.  The fee can be made via a personalized check (third party checks are not accepted) or money order made payable to Vital Statistics Services.
4. Send to:
   Vital Statistics Services – Attn: Divorce Corrections
   2300 Capitol Avenue
   Hathaway Building
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
5. Vital Statistics Services will review the documentation submitted to ensure accuracy. If there are no discrepancies we will move forward with the processing of the correction. You will be contacted prior to filing the correction if we have any issues with the documentation.
6. Any questions regarding a correction to a divorce certificate, please call 307-777-6943.