In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Enmienda/Corrección de un Acta de Nacimiento para un Adulto
You may use this form if the following factors apply to your situation:
- You were born in the state of Arizona, you are 18 or older, and there is an error on your birth certificate.
- You already asked the Office of Vital Records if it was a correction they could make for FREE - and the answer was "No."
- You want the Court to issue an Order to correct that error.
- You are prepared to present a certified copy of your Arizona birth certificate that contains the incorrect information.
- You are able to present evidence supporting what you say is the correct information, AND
- You understand that if the evidence you have presented with this Petition or that you bring to court with you is not enough to satisfy the Court:
- You may be ordered to return to court with more/other supporting information, or
- Your case may be dismissed and you wi
- ll not receive a refund of any court fees.