California Department of Public Health - Vital Records · California state form
VS 24B Birth Record Amendment Application (Spanish)
Use the Spanish-language VS 24B to request changes to a California birth record, including corrections, a child’s gender identity designation, or a parent’s updated name.
- What this form is
- The California Department of Public Health’s Spanish-language VS 24B is an application to amend a birth record. It covers corrections to names and birth details, adding a parent’s new name after a court-ordered name change or naturalization, and changing a child’s sex designation to reflect gender identity. Applicants must complete the applicable sections, provide required supporting documents, include payment, and submit a completed notarized declaration.
- Who needs it
- People requesting an eligible correction or change to a California birth record, including a child’s gender identity designation or a parent’s updated name.
- Why it needs a notary
- The application checklist requires a completed notarized declaration. The signature must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed application, applicable fees, required documents, and completed notarized declaration to CDPH Vital Records, MS 5105, P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410.
Questions
What changes can I request with VS 24B?
The form covers eligible corrections to a child’s birth record, adding a parent’s new name after a court-ordered change or naturalization, and changing the child’s sex designation to reflect gender identity.
Does the VS 24B application need to be notarized?
Yes. The application checklist requires a completed notarized declaration. The signature must be notarized, and this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
Where do I mail the completed application?
Mail the completed application, applicable fees, and required documents to CDPH Vital Records, MS 5105, P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410.