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A parent with custody may change the surname of their child. They must submit written consent of: | A parent with custody may change the surname of their child. They must submit written consent of: | ||
* The child if the child has attained the age of l2 years; | * The child if the child has attained the age of l2 years; | ||
* | * All other parents having guardianship and other guardians of the child and | ||
* The applicant’s spouse if the application is to change the child’s surname to that of the applicant’s spouse. | * The applicant’s spouse if the application is to change the child’s surname to that of the applicant’s spouse. | ||
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=== 2. Eligibility === | === 2. Eligibility === | ||
To be eligible to change their name under the ''Name Act'', a person must | To be eligible to change their name under the ''Name Act'', a person must: | ||
* Be an adult; or if a minor, must be a parent having custody of their children; and | * Be an adult; or if a minor, must be a parent having custody of their children; and | ||
* Have been domiciled in British Columbia for at least 3 months or have resided in British Columbia for at least 3 months immediately before the date of the application (s 4(1)). | * Have been domiciled in British Columbia for at least 3 months or have resided in British Columbia for at least 3 months immediately before the date of the application (s 4(1)). | ||
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==== c) Making the Application ==== | ==== c) Making the Application ==== | ||
When making application for a change in their surname or given name, or both the surname and given name, the applicant must insert their name in full in the notice of application for a change of name. | When making an application for a change in their surname or given name, or both the surname and given name, the applicant must insert their name in full in the notice of application for a change of name. | ||
Application for a legal change of name must be accompanied by: | Application for a legal change of name must be accompanied by: | ||
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*vi) Proof of death from widowed applicants respecting any children included in the application. | *vi) Proof of death from widowed applicants respecting any children included in the application. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' Information can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics (Vancouver telephone: (604) 660-2937; website: | :'''NOTE:''' Information can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics (Vancouver telephone: (604) 660-2937; website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events) regarding other related procedures such as a bride’s election of surname at marriage, and changes of name resulting from adoption, legitimisation of birth, dissolution of marriage, or due to improper registration of the birth originally. | ||
== C. Changing a First Name == | == C. Changing a First Name == | ||