Vital statistics bc name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application for Change of Name in the editor.
  2. Begin by confirming your eligibility. Ensure you are at least 19 years old and have been a resident of BC for at least three months.
  3. Complete Part 1A and Part 1B with your personal information, including your current name and the new name you wish to adopt.
  4. If applicable, fill out Part 2A and 2B for each child whose name you are changing, ensuring all required fields are completed.
  5. Gather supporting documents as outlined in the form, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates, and upload them using our platform.
  6. Sign the statutory declaration in front of an authorized individual listed on the form, ensuring that all signatures match the dates provided.
  7. Submit your application along with payment either in person at a Service BC office or by mail to the Vital Statistics Agency.

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Pay the application fees. For one person its $137. If you are changing your childs name at the same time, its an extra $27 per child. You can pay by credit card, money order, or certified cheque (this is different than a personal cheque). Or you can go into a Service BC office you can pay it there by debit.
Service timeframes Application typeEstimated timeframe Certificate, printout or source document 8 working days Add a parents details to a birth record 15 working days Remove a parents details from a birth record 18 working days Name change 15 working days8 more rows May 13, 2025
The average legal change of name application takes approximately 24 weeks to process (this does not include mailing time).
poll found that 60% of residents disagree with a name change, up from 53% in October 2022. Only 29% support the idea, while 10% remain undecided. The divide falls largely along generational and cultural lines. Young people aged 18-34 are split almost evenly, with 52% supporting a name change.
In order to change your name on your citizenship card or citizenship certificate if you changed your name due to marriage, you will need to complete the replacement citizenship certificate application and submit all the required supporting documentation plus you will need to submit a copy of your marriage certificate.
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The whole process of updating your records with all record holders usually takes 38 weeks, depending on how promptly you do it.
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