Amending a Certificate

The Office of Vital Records is required to follow Tennessee law when amending birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates. It is important to us and to you that the certificates issued by this office are accurate. For this reason, each request is given individual attention. Generally, the documentation listed in the following frequently asked questions is adequate to make the requested correction. However, occasionally we will need additional information. We understand that each request is important, and we work diligently to complete them quickly. Please be patient as some amendment requests could take longer than others, see “How long will it take?” for an estimated time frame for completing your type of request. For customers needing assistance with making changes or corrections to their vital records, submit a request to our office using the “Need Help?” button located at the top of the page. Please allow up to 5-7 business days for a response. *Customers needing assistance with correcting a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate will temporarily need to submit their requests by mail. However, we will continue to assist customers in person with Voluntary Acknowledgments of Paternity.*