On the Full Reconstruction of Records, when the written decree was released, the legitimacy and address of parents were not included.
The treatment for each case will depend on the contents of the written request from the petitioner’s parish.
In the Request for Partial Changes, a certified true copy of the birth certificate is one of the documents required by the Chancery Office. If the petitioner has an original copy of the birth certificate, is it necessary to secure a new one?
To assure the authenticity of the documents presented to the Chancery Office, it is important to make sure that all documents submitted are Certified True Copies of the original. All Certified True Copies of documents are valid only for a period of 6 months from the date of its issuance.
For individuals born in 1990 onwards, the original birth certificate may be accepted provided that there are no alterations or erasures on the document.
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