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Q. Can a child change their own name? A. If aged between 16 and 18 a child can generally change their name themselves but the consent of any person having responsibility for that child may be required.

With a legal name change, you'll go through a more complicated process to legally change your adult name. This process involves a lengthy application form, criminal record check, providing proof of residing in Ontario for the previous 12 months, sending in your birth certificate and a fee ($137 at the time of writing).

Under normal circumstances, when the legal change of name request has already been processed and this application for a legal change of name certificate has been completed correctly, the certificate application is processed by Vital Statistics within 3 business days of its receipt.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old, or under 19 and married. Children's names can be changed with a parent or guardian's consent. If the child is over 12, they must give their written consent.

The fees are: ? $137 for an adult name change. $ 22 for each name change for a child 17 years of age or younger, using an Application to Change a Child's Name if the name is changed at the same time as one of their parents. If the child's name is being changed without a parent, the fee is $137.

Print and fill out the Application to Change a Child's Name and the Requirements for a Police Record Check for a Change of Name (or you can call ServiceOntario 1-800-461-2156 for all of North America (areas outside of Toronto), 416-325-8305 in the Greater Toronto Area and Internationally, or TTY : 416-325-3408 to get ...

The processing time with the Government of Ontario is 6 to 8 weeks as long as the applications are properly completed and shown to be accurate. This does not include the processing time to change your government-issued documents, such as you passport, driver's license, health card etc.

Cost Adult (19 years of age or older) without dependent child (18 years old or younger)$137Adult (19 years of age or older) with dependent child (18 years old or younger)$137 + $27 per childChild (18 years of age or younger)$137 for first or only child $27 per additional child1 more row

You must be 16 years of age or more to execute your own deed poll. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you don't need to have the consent of your parents or anyone with parental responsibility for you to change your name legally you have the right to choose your own name.

You can change the surname of a minor: If a child is born out of wedlock but registered under the biological father's surname and the mother wishes to change the child's surname to hers. If a minor is under the care of a guardian and the guardian wishes to change the child's surname to his/hers.