Dvs 3132
Dvs 3132
Dvs 3132
It is required by Vital Statistics to provide a service; and may be used for statistical and
genealogical purposes or delivering joint provincial and federal programs. Collection is
authorized under s.33(a) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act. Questions about the collection can be directed to Vital Statistics at
vsregistries@gov.ab.ca or 780-427-7013 (toll free 310-0000 within Alberta).
Carefully read this Legal Name Change Application and the Legal Name Change
Information Guide before completing this application.
Take the original signed Application for Change of Name in person to a registry agent office;
photocopies, faxes and emails will be rejected.
Note: When paying by non-certified cheque, this application is held for 14 days before it is processed.
Affidavit
Applicant's Application for Change of Name
I, make oath and say:
Current Name of Applicant
I am 18 years old or older,
OR
I am younger than 18 years old and (check one of the following)
legally married,
widowed, or
divorced.
• I am a resident of Alberta and reside at the physical address listed in the Applicant’s section of this application.
• I am not changing my name, or the name of anyone named in this application, to avoid criminal or civil liabilities.
• I understand that if a criminal record exists for anyone in this application, who is 12 years old or older, their new name (in this
application) will be cross-referenced to their criminal record.
• I understand that anyone changing their name in this application is not eligible to legally change their name if any of the following
apply to them. This applies only when the conviction/designation happened after they were 18 years old.
• Been convicted of an offence under section 490.011(1)(a), (c), (c.1), (d), (d.1) and (e) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Been designated a dangerous offender under section 753 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Been designated a long-term offender under section 753.1 of the Criminal Code Canada.
• Been a person who law enforcement has designated a high-risk offender.
• I understand that if I am changing the name of a child, I must have the consent of all the parents recorded on the child’s birth
certificate and all the child’s court appointed guardians (if any). If I am unable to obtain all the consents, a court order from the Alberta
Court of King’s Bench may be required to dispense with the required consent.
• I understand that if I am changing the name of a represented adult, I must have the consent of all their guardians. If I am unable to
obtain all the consents, a court order from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench is required to dispense with the required consent.
• I have disclosed all previous legal name changes (if any) for everyone changing their names in this application.
• The information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Note to Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public: If there are any additions or changes on this affidavit (including to the
jurat), ensure you place a check mark at the beginning and at the end of each of the changes and then write your initials
beside each change. Unless changes are authenticated by your initials, the affidavit will not be accepted by Vital Statistics.
Sworn/affirmed before me at
City/Town
in the Province/Jurisdiction of X
Signature of Applicant
Dated .
X
Signature of Commissioner for Oaths in and for Alberta/Notary Public
Proof of Identity - Document Expiry Date Proof of Identity - Date Document Issued
(if the document has an expiry date) (if the document does not have an expiry date)
Current Physical Address (see Alberta Resident in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions apply)
You (the applicant) must answer all the following questions as you are only able to
legally change the name of certain persons. (see “Whose Name can you change?” in
Box A-02 Names to be Changed the Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions and additional requirements
apply)
● Are you changing the name of a child to whom you are a parent or legal guardian? No Yes
○ If yes, how many children are included in this application?
● Are you changing the name of your spouse to whom you are legally married? No Yes
or
● Are you changing the name of your partner with whom you are in an Adult Interdependent Relationship? No Yes
● Are you changing the name of a represented adult to whom you are a guardian? No Yes
○ If yes, complete “Section A” and "Section B" as if the represented adult is completing this application. (see “Changing Represented
Adult’s Name” in the Legal Change of Name Information Guide as restrictions and additional requirements apply)
(1) Print your Last Name exactly as it is recorded on your Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your Last Name as recorded on your Legal Name Document?
(1) Print all your Given and Middle Names exactly as recorded on your Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your Given and Middle Names as recorded on your Legal Name Document?
Box B-03 Applicant's Previous You (the applicant) must disclose all your previous legal name changes (if
any) (excluding by marriage or adoption). (see “Previous Name Changes” in
Change of Name Information u the Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions apply)
(1) Have you ever legally changed your name (not including by adoption or marriage)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for you.
You (the applicant) must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for yourself.
• If you are providing a Certified Criminal Record Check, an Electronic Fingerprint Report is not required
(a Certified Criminal Record Check is fingerprint based).
• If you are providing an Un-Certified Criminal Record Check or Police Information Check (PIC), an
Box B-04 Fingerprints u Electronic Fingerprint Report is still required.
(see “Electronic Fingerprint Report” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions apply)
Electronic Fingerprint Report received (initials): Certified Criminal Record Check received (initials):
OFFICE USE ONLY OR
If you are 18 years old or older, you (the applicant) must provide a Criminal Record
Check for yourself.
• If you are providing a Certified Criminal Record Check, an Electronic Fingerprint
Report is not required (a Certified Criminal Record Check is fingerprint based).
• If you are providing an Un-Certified Criminal Record Check or Police Information
Check (PIC), an Electronic Fingerprint Report is still required.
Box B-05 Criminal Record Check u (see “Criminal Record Check” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
restrictions apply)
Certified Criminal Record Check received (initials): Un-Certified Criminal Record Check or Police Information Check
OFFICE USE ONLY OR received (initials):
See “Changing Spouse/Partner’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
Box C-01 Spouse or Partner u restrictions and additional requirements apply.
You must provide a government issued marriage certificate if you are changing the name
Box C-03 Marriage Information u of your spouse. (see “Changing Spouse/Partner’s Name” in the Legal Name Change
Information Guide as restrictions and additional requirements apply)
(2) Do you want to change your spouse/partner’s Last Name as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
(2) Do you want to change your spouse/partner’s Given and Middle Names as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
Yes u I would like to change my spouse/partner’s
Given and Middle Names to:
No
Box C-07 Spouse/Partner's Previous You must disclose all your spouse/partner’s previous legal name changes
(excluding by marriage or adoption). (see “Previous Name Changes” in the
Change of Name Information u Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions apply)
(1) Has your spouse/partner ever legally changed their name (not including by adoption or marriage)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for them.
You (the applicant) must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for your spouse/partner when you are
legally changing their name.
• If you are providing a Certified Criminal Record Check, an Electronic Fingerprint Report is not required
(a Certified Criminal Record Check is fingerprint based).
• If you are providing an Un-Certified Criminal Record Check or Police Information Check (PIC), an
Box C-08 Fingerprints u Electronic Fingerprint Report is still required.
(see “Electronic Fingerprint Report” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as restrictions apply)
Electronic Fingerprint Report received (initials): Certified Criminal Record Check received (initials):
OFFICE USE ONLY OR
Certified Criminal Record Check received (initials): Un-Certified Criminal Record Check or Police Information Check (PIC)
OFFICE USE ONLY OR received (initials):
Your spouse/partner must consent to their name being legally changed. (see
Box C-10 Spouse/Partner's Consent u “Changing Spouse/Partner’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information
Guide as restrictions and additional requirements apply)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address of witness City/Town Province Postal Code Phone Number
(1) Print all your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names exactly as
they are recorded on their Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
(1) Has your child/ward ever had their name legally changed (not including by adoption or amendment)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for them.
Box D-05 Fingerprints u If your child/ward is 12 years old or older, you must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for them
Child 1 when you are changing their name.
All the parents recorded on your child/ward’s birth certificate in Box D-07, must consent to their child’s
Box D-08 Parent/Guardian's Consent u name being legally changed.
All your child/ward’s court appointed guardians (if any) must also consent to the child’s name being
Child 1 legally changed. (see “Changing Child/Ward’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
restrictions and additional requirements apply)
(1) Print all your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names exactly as
they are recorded on their Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
(1) Has your child/ward ever had their name legally changed (not including by adoption or amendment)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for them.
Box D-05 Fingerprints u If your child/ward is 12 years old or older, you must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for them
Child 2 when you are changing their name.
All the parents recorded on your child/ward’s birth certificate in Box D-07, must consent to their child’s
Box D-08 Parent/Guardian's Consent u name being legally changed.
All your child/ward’s court appointed guardians (if any) must also consent to the child’s name being
Child 2 legally changed. (see “Changing Child/Ward’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
restrictions and additional requirements apply)
(1) Print all your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names exactly as
they are recorded on their Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
(1) Has your child/ward ever had their name legally changed (not including by adoption or amendment)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for them.
Box D-05 Fingerprints u If your child/ward is 12 years old or older, you must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for them
Child 3 when you are changing their name.
All the parents recorded on your child/ward’s birth certificate in Box D-07, must consent to their child’s
Box D-08 Parent/Guardian's Consent u name being legally changed.
All your child/ward’s court appointed guardians (if any) must also consent to the child’s name being
Child 3 legally changed. (see “Changing Child/Ward’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
restrictions and additional requirements apply)
(1) Print all your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names exactly as
they are recorded on their Legal Name Document:
(2) Do you want to change your child/ward’s Given and Middle Names as recorded on their Legal Name Document?
(1) Has your child/ward ever had their name legally changed (not including by adoption or amendment)? Yes No
(2) If Yes, provide the details in a box in "Section E" of this application for EACH name change ever processed for them.
Box D-05 Fingerprints u If your child/ward is 12 years old or older, you must provide an Electronic Fingerprint Report for them
Child 4 when you are changing their name.
All the parents recorded on your child/ward’s birth certificate in Box D-07, must consent to their child’s
Box D-08 Parent/Guardian's Consent u name being legally changed.
All your child/ward’s court appointed guardians (if any) must also consent to the child’s name being
Child 4 legally changed. (see “Changing Child/Ward’s Name” in the Legal Name Change Information Guide as
restrictions and additional requirements apply)
Who is the Change of Name for (please indicate one) Applicant Spouse/Partner Child/Ward
What was the full name changed FROM (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
What was the full name changed TO (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
Date Change of Name Registered Where was the change of name granted Change of Name Registration Number
(month by name/day/year) (include Province and Country)
Who is the Change of Name for (please indicate one) Applicant Spouse/Partner Child/Ward
What was the full name changed FROM (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
What was the full name changed TO (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
Date Change of Name Registered Where was the change of name granted Change of Name Registration Number
(month by name/day/year) (include Province and Country)
Who is the Change of Name for (please indicate one) Applicant Spouse/Partner Child/Ward
What was the full name changed FROM (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
What was the full name changed TO (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
Date Change of Name Registered Where was the change of name granted Change of Name Registration Number
(month by name/day/year) (include Province and Country)
Who is the Change of Name for (please indicate one) Applicant Spouse/Partner Child/Ward
What was the full name changed FROM (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
What was the full name changed TO (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
Date Change of Name Registered Where was the change of name granted Change of Name Registration Number
(month by name/day/year) (include Province and Country)
Who is the Change of Name for (please indicate one) Applicant Spouse/Partner Child/Ward
What was the full name changed FROM (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
What was the full name changed TO (as shown on Change of Name Certificate)
Date Change of Name Registered Where was the change of name granted Change of Name Registration Number
(month by name/day/year) (include Province and Country)