Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a change of name in New Brunswick, the applicant will need to visit the nearest vital statistics office, find the address under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
2. Here is the contact Link
3. The applicant can use these links for guide link and For child: Link
4. The office will prove a change of name package.
5. The package will contain an application form.
6. Fill in all the relevant details along with supporting documents.
7. Submit the application form along with supporting documents to the Vital Statistics office.
8. Once submitted, the application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
9. The applicant will receive their change of name certificate which can be collected from the office.
   

• Proof of name
• Criminal record check or police information check
• Birth certificate in the old name.
• The applicant’s marital status
• Present and previous address
• Occupation
• Any previous name changes
• Use these links for guide Adult
• For child: Link
  

Address: 435 King Street Fredericton Vital Statistics (Unit)
Email: snb@snb.ca
Contact Link

• The applicant must be a resident of New Brunswick for at least three consecutive months.
• The applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
• The applicant age 16 or older should never have been married.
• A parent who is legally a child guardian or in the custody of the child may be able to change the child’s name.
  

• If the applicant wants to change their given name: $115
• Surname: $130
• Child's surname done at the same time as parent's surname change: $65
• Duplicate change of name certificate: $20
  

The document is valid forever and does not need to be renewed.

• The application form will be provided after the applicant calls the number mentioned under the “Office Location and Contacts” section of this page.
• Use these links for guide: Adult
• For child: Link
  

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The applicant will need to publish their change of name in the local gazette.

• First name
• Last name
• Single name
• Street address
• Apt/unit suite
• Original birth certificate
• Birth registration number
• Marital status
• Signature
  

The document is mandatory if the applicant has/wants to change their name.

Vital Statistics: Link

The change of name document can be used to apply for a change of name on other documents such as passport and driver’s license among others.

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