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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for a change of name in Alberta, the applicant will need to visit the nearest authorised registry agent. The applicant can find the agent here: [https://www.alberta.ca/lookup/find-a-registry-agent.aspx registry agent]. The applicant can find the nearest agent using a map view, list view or by manually typing the city/village they live in.
#The applicant will need to refer to the information guide before filling out the application guide. (The information guide is in the application form)
#The applicant will be given a form to fill out, fill this in and make sure all the details are filled in, correctly.
#The link to the application guide can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Or use the following link to the [https://cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca/Form/DVS3132.pdf application form].
#Carry all supporting documents. The applicant can get further information from the registry agent or check under the “Documents to Use” section of this page.
#Applicants aged 12 and older will also need electronic fingerprints. Visit the nearest fingerprinting agency to give biometric information.
#Find a fingerprinting agency under the “Information which might help” section of this page.
#The applicant will receive a confirmation mail.
#The applicant has to submit the application along with the confirmation mail.
#Applicant’s aged 18 or older will have to submit any criminal records.
#The applicant will also have to give birth records that have their old name on them.
#Once all documents have been submitted to the agent, they will forward them for further processing.
#Once submitted and approved, the applicant will receive a certificate with their changed name through regular mail, within a few days to a week. 
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Translated copies of these documents (If they are not in English or French applicable)
*Acceptable ID:
**Passport
**Defence personnel ID
**Driver’s license
*Proof of name
*Proof of all previous legal changes of the name outside Alberta (if any)
*Proof of parentage (if required)
*Electronic fingerprint confirmation letter
*A criminal record check or police information check
*This may also include:
**Proof of marital status
**Proof of relationship if you’re changing the name of a child/ward
*Application [https://cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca/Form/DVS3132.pdf form]. 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Phone''': 780-427-7013 (Edmonton and area) 
'''Toll-free:''' 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) 
'''Fax: 780-422-4225 
'''For the deaf or hard-of-hearing TTY:''' 780-427-9999 (Edmonton and area) 
'''Toll-free TTY:''' 1-800-232-7215 (in Alberta) 
'''Email:''' vs@gov.ab.ca 
'''Mail:''' Vital Statistics P.O. Box 2023 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W7 
'''Courier''': Vital Statistics Document Reception John E. Brownlee Building 10365 97 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 5C5 
'''Contact''' [https://www.alberta.ca/legal-name-change.aspx#contact-vs Link] 
 

==Eligibility==
*The applicant is a resident of Alberta.
*The applicant must remain a resident until the change of name document has been made.
*The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
*A person designated as a dangerous offender cannot change their name.
*A person designated as a long-term offender cannot change their name.
*A person designated as a high-risk offender cannot change their name.
*If the applicant is under 18 years, they can apply under special conditions, these are:
*If the applicant is changing the name of a minor but the minor turns 18 before the application is processed, in which case, a new application will need to be submitted.
*The applicant needs to make sure there is enough time to process the application before submitting an application to a registry agent. 
 
==Fees==
*If the applicant is reclaiming their indigenous name, they can do so free of cost.
*The applicant will have to pay a fee of 120$ for each name change document.
*The applicant will also have to pay a registry agent service fee.
*The applicant will need to pay a fee for fingerprinting.
*The applicant will have to pay fees for a criminal record check. 
 
==Validity==
The document is valid forever and does not need to be renewed. 
 
==Documents to Use==
Application [https://cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca/Form/DVS3132.pdf form]. 
 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The applicant shall receive their name change document within a few days to a week from the submission of the application. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
There are certain restrictions when choosing a new name, find the restrictions here: [https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-respecting-personal-names.aspx Link] 
 
==Required Information==
*Full name
*DOB
*Phone
*Current address
*City or town
*Postal code
*Mailing address
*Type of ID card presented
*Proof of identity such as:
**Driver’s license
**VAC card
**Passport
**Date document was issued
**Date document is expiring
*Applicants affidavit for a legal change of name
*Applicant’s current name
*The current legal name of the child
*Full name of mother/parent
*Full name of the father
*Child’s new name
*Signature 
 
==Need for the Document==
The document is a legal document that shows a person’s legal name, and can also be used to change their name on other documents. 
 
==Information which might help==
[https://www.abfingerprinting.com/ Fingerprinting service] 
 

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
The document can be used if the applicant wishes to change their name in other documents such as their passport, driver’s license, VAC card and so on. 
 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help. 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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