Alberta - Apply for Legal Change of Name Certificate

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Procedure

Applying for Certificate

• To apply for a Change of Name Certificate, contact a registry agent who will be able to assist in placing the order for the certificate.

• Alberta Residents:
  

http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/DVS3523_App_for_Death_and_LCN_Jan_22_2013.pdf

Submitting the Application

• Alberta Residents

Alberta Residents must apply in person through the Registry Agent Network (http://www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm). For additional information about registry agents, please contact:
Edmonton: 780-427-7013
Other Areas (Alberta only): 310-0000, then dial 780-427-7013
Outside Alberta: 780-427-7013

• Non-Alberta Residents

Non-Alberta Residents may apply through Registry Connect (http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/DVS_3317.pdf).

Receiving of the Certificate

Documents are mailed to the address of the person who is making the application. It is advisable to contact a Registry Agent or Registry Connect for special arrangements and/or rush services options.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

• Telephone Service

Edmonton and surrounding areas dial: 780-427-7013
Within Alberta dial 310-0000 toll-free, followed by 780-427-7013

• Mailing Address

Service Alberta
Vital Statistics
Box 2023
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W7

• E-Mail

Send an e-mail to: [email protected]

Eligibility

• a) The person whose name was changed
• b) The person who applied for the change of name
• c) A guardian or trustee of a person whose name was changed. A copy of the guardianship or trusteeship document must be attached to the application.
• d) A person who is a designated agent for a person described in a), b), c), g), or h). Consent and the statutory declaration in the application must be completed.
• e) A person who holds power of attorney to act on behalf of the person described in a). A copy of the legal document must be attached to the application.

document must be attached to the application.

• f) A person with an order from the court. A copy of the order must be attached to the application

When the person whose name was changed is a minor:

• g) The parent of the person whose name was changed as established by a Registration of Birth or court order. A copy of the applicable court order must be attached to the application.
• h) A guardian, trustee, or person with power of attorney, for a parent of the person whose name was changed. A copy of the legal document must be attached to the application.

When the person whose name was changed is deceased:

• i) The executor of a persons estate. Death certificate and a copy of the will identifying the executor must be attached to the application.

Anyone may apply for a Legal Change of Name Search Letter.

Fees

In addition to the government certificate fee, registry agents are authorized to charge a service fee.

• Alberta Residents - must apply through the Registry Agent Network for the following services and payment details.
• Non-Alberta Residents - contact Registry Connect for the following services and payment details.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

Once a registry agent submits a request or the Vital Statistics office receives an application, it is usually processed within two to three business days provided there is no additional information required.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Full name of the person making the application
• The relationship between the person making the application and the person whose document is being changed and proof if applicable
• Full return address of the applicant
• Purpose for your request
• Signature of the person making the application
• Date the application is being made
• Phone number or contact phone number of the person making the application
• Details pertaining to the legal change of name (e.g. the old name and new names of the person who's name was changed, their sex, approximate year the change of name was registered)

Note: If all the required information is not supplied, your request may be delayed.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

http://www.servicealberta.ca/798.cfm
http://www.servicealberta.ca/1154.cfm

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