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Registrar General’s Department

Correct an error in a marriage registration

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Determine whether an error is clerical or requires a court order

    rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. For apparent clerical differences, ask Additional District Registrar to check register duplicate

  3. For substantive correction, RGD says parties should apply through a lawyer to competent District Court

  4. Provide marriage certificate and supporting evidence requested by court

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