Step 1. Read the Information Guide

Step 2. Complete the Application for Change of Name form

Step 3. Gather the supporting documents

This includes:
– Acceptable ID
– Proof of name
– Electronic fingerprint confirmation letter
– Criminal record check or police information check

This may also include:
– Proof of marital status
– Proof of relationship if you are changing the name of a child or ward

Step 4. Get fingerprints

Get electronic fingerprints for each person 12 years old and older who is changing their name. Contact a fingerprinting agency to confirm the cost and how long it will take. Only electronic fingerprints are accepted.

A confirmation letter will be mailed to you from the RCMP in Ottawa. The confirmation letter must be submitted with your application.

Fingerprints may be obtained from:
– an RCMP detachment
– a private fingerprinting company accredited by the RCMP
– an applicant’s local police service

Step 5. Provide a criminal record check or police information check

Applicants aged 18 or older must submit a criminal record check or police information check, which is obtained in person from a recognized law enforcement agency. (Criminal record checks and police information checks from third-party providers are not acceptable)

The criminal record check or a police information check must be submitted with the application within 30 days of it being issued to the date the legal change of name service is started at a registry agent office.

Step 6. Find any existing birth certificates

All Alberta birth certificates issued before a legal change of name is processed must be surrendered with your Application for Change of Name. This applies to each person whose name is being legally changed.

Step 7. Submit the application form

Submit the completed Application for Change of Name form, along with acceptable ID, the electronic fingerprint confirmation letter, criminal record check or police information check, birth certificates, and any other required supporting documents to our office. We will review the documents for accuracy and forward them to Vital Statistics for processing.

Please note that photocopies and faxes are not accepted . Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

​Please refer to this page for more information. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.