Fairfax County cannot make changes to a birth certificate. This form is your official request for information on how to amend or correct a birth certificate.The Office of Vital Records has a new, fully online system that will allow you to apply for a vital record, pay for it, and receive updates. You cannot request a correction online. Parents or legal guardians will need to provide the following documents: Proof of Residency in Fairfax County. Used to request a change or update to name, birth date or social security number. To get the name change court order, you need to apply for it through mail or in person at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. If a child's name has changed, legal court documentation indicating the name change is required. Do not use the signing option when filling out the forms. Fairfax County is not accepting electronic signatures at this time.