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What is a statutory declaration of name change? A statutory declaration of name change is a document which can be used as proof of your change of name. You will attend one of our offices to sign this declaration in the presence of a solicitor. You will repeat a set statement swearing that the declaration is true.

Order a new birth certificate to prove their name has changed. This will show their new name and all their previously registered names. You can apply for a new birth certificate on the name change form, or request one later.

You have to fill out an application form on the govt.nz website. You need to sign the statutory declaration (it is part of the application form) in front of a lawyer, Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Justice of the Peace or another authorised official.

Listed below is some of the information that is generally included on birth certificates; the person's full name as registered on the registration of the birth. details of all name changes. the date of the birth.

You can change your own name in New Zealand if you're 18 or over and a citizen or entitled to live here indefinitely.

The Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages can send paper copies of form or email electronic copies - you can email them to bdm.nz@dia.govt.nz or call them on 0800 22 52 52. There is no fee for this. It will take up to 10 working days for Births, Deaths and Marriages to process the application.

Listed below is some of the information that is generally included on birth certificates; the person's full name as registered on the registration of the birth. details of all name changes. the date of the birth.

How to legally change your name Obtain and complete required forms. ... Undergo background checks. ... Publish a public notice if required. ... Attend a name change hearing. ... Update your official documents. ... Retain proof of your old name.