Q1127. If the English translation provided by the Criminal Records Division contains a spelling typo, can it be corrected?

Answered by NYC Visa & Translation

A spelling error can be raised for correction, but the remedy depends on whether it appears in an official police document or a separately prepared translation. Contact the issuing unit named on the document—such as the Criminal Records Division or Special Branch Police Clearance Service Centre—and supply a copy showing the error, your application reference, and passport evidence of the correct spelling. Ask whether the document must be returned for replacement. If an independent translator introduced the typo, request a corrected translation instead of altering the police original. Avoid handwritten amendments. If the affected document has already been legalized or submitted abroad, check whether replacement authentication or resubmission is necessary.