# Mistake in my DOB from the CIC officer

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/mistake-in-my-dob-from-the-cic-officer/7061>\
**Category:** Finding Work\
**Created:** [January 21, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/mistake-in-my-dob-from-the-cic-officer/7061 "2017-01-21T14:51:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![RayaEl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RayaEl](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/RayaEl)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/mistake-in-my-dob-from-the-cic-officer/7061/1 "2017-01-21T14:51:09Z")

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Hello,  
The officer made a mistake in my DOB on the official document how can I correct it.  
Also, I’ve moved to a new address , kindly advice how can I change my address and please provide a phone number if this would be doable on the phone.  
Thanks,  
R.

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2017, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/mistake-in-my-dob-from-the-cic-officer/7061/2 "2017-01-24T10:58:52Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some helpful information on the[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)](http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=041&top=12)website in the [How do I correct an error on my immigration document?](http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=041&top=12) section.

Here is an excerpt,

> [@](#):
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> If there is an error on your immigration document:
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> - complete [a Request to Amend Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/amend.asp) form, and- send it to the [Operations Support Centre](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5218ETOC.asp#submit) in Ottawa, Ontario.
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> An amendment will only be made if your document does not match the personal information in your entry passport.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)