Change of Name Act, 2009(Amdt.)
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Bill overview
Bill NL2350, “Change of Name Act, 2009(Amdt.)”, is a Newfoundland and Labrador bill from session ga50session2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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What you need to know
The Change of Name Act, 2009 (Amendment) in Newfoundland and Labrador is currently in effect after receiving Royal Assent. This bill amends the existing Change of Name Act to allow for the change of name of a minor with the consent of a parent or guardian, and to provide for the publication of notice of the change of name in a newspaper. It also makes other minor changes to the Act to clarify and update its provisions.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Change of Name Act, 2009, to provide for the change of name of a person in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 02A person who wishes to change their name must apply to the Director of Vital Statistics for a change of name certificate.
- 03The Director of Vital Statistics may refuse an application for a change of name certificate if the proposed name is not in the best interests of the person.
- 04A person whose application for a change of name certificate is refused may appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal.
- 05The Court of Appeal may grant a change of name certificate if it is satisfied that the proposed name is in the best interests of the person.
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