Title
Supreme Court
Correction of civil registry clerical errors
Law
Republic Act No. 9048
Decision Date
Mar 22, 2001
Republic Act No. 9048 allows individuals to correct clerical or typographical errors and change their first name or nickname in the civil register without a judicial order, provided they meet certain criteria and follow the necessary procedures.

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