Complete and sign the appropriate birth certificate form. Enclose original documents to support the amendment.Both the mother and father must complete and sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity (LDSS-4418) form. You cannot request a correction online. Who Can Apply for a Correction? To apply for a correction: you must be the person named on the certificate and at least 18 years old, or a. How do I modify a birth record and receive an updated birth certificate? NOTE: A Driver's License, Social Security card, or a hospital- issued, decorative birth certificate cannot be used as proof. A separate amendment request form should be completed for each birth record you wish to amend. Is there an error on one of your vital records?