Your certificate comprises primary personal data, including your name, Aadhaar number, registered contact number, vaccine dosage, etc. You might find simple errors in this information. Changing data and making corrections in the certificate is an online process, which makes it more accessible. However, it is always advisable to download the corrected certificate to avoid future complications. The following steps will help you to correct the certificate on the CoWIN portal online.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of CoWIN. Sign up with your registered mobile number.
- Step 2: You will be asked to verify the registered number. Enter the One Time Password (OTP) sent to your number and click on “Verify”.
- Step 3: This will open a new page. Click on the “Raise an Issue” button on the redirected page.
- Step 4: Next, you will find the option “Certificate Correction”. Click on it.
- Step 5: Search for the “What is the issue?” option on the new page. Select the certification correction issue.
- Step 6: You will have to test your information into self-correction. Besides your name spellings, you can change about two numbers from the date of birth and Government ID.
- Step 7: Correctly fill in all the details. Once you complete this, click on “Continue” to submit the details.
Thus, the process of changing information and making corrections in a vaccine certificate is a simple one. Moreover, as it is entirely online, you can do it anywhere. Therefore, it will help you avoid the silly errors in your certificate and avoid any future problems with your certificate, particularly while travelling.