Every person authorized to request a correction must complete an Affidavit and Certificate of Correction Request. "What you want corrected" should indicate the item (e.g., child's first name, mother's date of birth, father's place of birth, marital status). 8. Fill out the Affidavit and Certificate of Correction Request. Follow the instructions on the first page of the form. Please include a copy of current photo identification of person requesting the correction. Please print or type clearly. In order to make a correction to your birth certificate, you must fill out and submit an Affidavit and Certificate of Correction Request. To have information corrected on your birth certificate or your child's birth certificate, you can request a correction through IDPH Vital Records. To have information corrected on your birth certificate or your child's birth certificate, you can request a correction through IDPH Vital Records.