The COVID-19 pandemic was a severe blow to the well-being of the global population. The Indian Government was prompt to develop its vaccination and advised the citizens to download a vaccination certificate after completing the dosage. This certificate comprises your data, which might be incorrect at times. It can cause severe problems in the future.

Did you notice data errors in your COVID vaccine certificate? Find out how to make corrections in a vaccine certificate in this article!

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.

To correct your vaccine certificate using your Aadhaar you have to download the DigiLocker app or log in using the DigiLocker MeriPehchaan option.

Step 1: After signing in, click on ‘others’. 

Step 2: Click on Select ID and click on Aadhaar. 

Step 3: Provide your Aadhaar card ID or number, and enter the 6-digit code provided during registration.

Step 4: Then make the required changes and submit.