Last updated Sep 17, 2026 and written by Daniel Tuckey

I've Made a Mistake on My Company's Confirmation Statement, What Do I Do?

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You can't remove a Confirmation Statement once it's been filed with Companies House, not without a court order. You do have two ways to correct the mistake, though, depending on whether you're happy to pay the filing fee again.

Key Takeaways

  • A filed Confirmation Statement can't be deleted from the public register without a court order.
  • You can simply file a corrected one, using a different statement date, and pay the filing fee again.
  • Alternatively, you can second-file the correction using form RP04, using the same statement date as the incorrect one, without paying the fee twice.
  • As of February 2026, the standard filing fee is £50 for digital submission or £110 for paper.

Can I Remove an Incorrect Confirmation Statement From the Register?

No, not once it's been filed. Companies House doesn't remove filed documents from the public record without a court order, so the incorrect statement will remain visible in your filing history even after you correct it.

How Do I Correct the Mistake?

You have two options, and which one makes sense depends on whether you'd rather pay the fee again or file a specific correction form instead.

Option 1: File another Confirmation Statement. Make the correction and file a new statement, using a different statement date from the incorrect one. You'll need to pay the filing fee again, currently £50 for digital submission or £110 for paper.

Option 2: Second-file using form RP04. File a corrected Confirmation Statement alongside an RP04, "Second filing of a document previously delivered," form. This lets you use the same statement date as the incorrect filing, and there's no need to pay the fee a second time.

Which Option Should I Use?

If you'd rather avoid paying the fee twice, the RP04 route is generally the better choice, since it corrects the record without a second charge. If you're not fussed about the date matching, or you'd rather keep things simple, filing a fresh statement works too, just budget for the fee.

Either way, the incorrect filing stays visible in your company's history on the public register, so it's worth double-checking your details carefully before you file in future. Our PSC and Confirmation Statement guide covers what's required in this filing, and what's changed recently, in full.

FAQs

Can I get an incorrect Confirmation Statement removed from Companies House?

No, not without a court order. Once filed, it stays part of your company's public filing history even after you correct it.

Do I have to pay the filing fee again to correct a mistake?

Only if you choose to simply file a new statement. Using form RP04 to second-file the correction avoids paying the fee twice.

What's the current Confirmation Statement filing fee?

As of February 2026, it's £50 for digital filing or £110 for paper filing.

What is form RP04 used for?

It's used to formally correct a document you've already filed with Companies House, letting you reuse the original date rather than filing an entirely new one.

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Companies House processes and fees can change, so it's worth checking current guidance on GOV.UK or Companies House before relying on the details above.