DocumentsApplication to Change an Adult’s Name in Ontario | Form 11155
Application to Change an Adult’s Name in Ontario | Form 11155
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In Ontario, an Application to Change an Adult’s Name (Form 11155) is a government form used to legally change an adult’s name. It requires an applicant to provide their personal information, including the reason for their name change. To complete this form, you need to have it commissioned by an authorized official, like a notary public.
Application to Change an Adult’s Name
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How to Change an Adult’s Name in Ontario?
To change your name in Ontario, you must first complete an Application to Change an Adult’s Name. You need to sign it before an authorized official and declare that the information you have provided is true. You can get your application commissioned online, in under 7 minutes.
You may also need a police records check conducted as part of your legal name change application. You can provide this page to the police force conducting your record check to ensure they verify all required details. To change your name in Ontario, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have lived in Ontario for the last 12 months
- Give your partner or spouse notice of your name change if you’re married or have signed a Joint Declaration of Conjugal Relationship
- Obtain permission from a parent or guardian if you’re 16 or 17
- Pay a fee of $137.
- Mail the fee, and the documents and certificates required in Part 5 of the application to the Office of the Registrar General.
What Details Does an Application to Change an Adult’s Name Require?
Completing a name change application is a fairly straightforward process; every section in the application may not apply to you. Below is a list of the details you’ll need to provide:
- Personal Information: Your name, mailing address, date of birth, place of birth, and the number of years you’ve lived in Ontario.
- Desired New Name: The name you would like to be your new legal name.
- Marital Status: Details about your current marital or conjugal relationship status.
- Information About Your Parents: Basic information about the parent(s) listed on your birth registration.
- Reason for Name Change: The purpose of your name change and all previous names you’ve used before.
- Details About Criminal Offenses: You must disclose both Canadian criminal offences and criminal offences committed in other jurisdictions.
- Financial Information: You’ll need to disclose whether a court or tribunal has ordered you to pay fees that you haven’t yet paid in full.
- Consent Form: If you are 16 or 17, you must complete the consent portion and have a legal guardian sign in approval of the name change.
- A Guarantor’s Statement: You need a guarantor to prove that you have been an Ontario resident for at least the last 12 months.
- Payment Information: Payment information is needed to settle the $137 fee required to change your name.
- Commissioned Statutory Declaration: You must get this portion commissioned by an authorized official, like a notary public.
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What Documents Do I Need with an Application to Change an Adult’s Name?
The additional documents required with your Application to Change an Adult’s Name vary depending on your circumstances. However, the following documents are most commonly submitted with a name change application:
- An original or copy of your birth certificate or a certified copy of your birth registration. If you don’t have either, apply for a birth certificate first, then submit your certificate with your name change application
- Photocopies of any prior name change certificates
- Proof of guardianship, such as a court order relating to custody and access (if you’re 16 or 17, you’ll require a guardian’s consent)
Does an Application to Change an Adult’s Name Need to be Commissioned?
Yes, an Application to Change an Adult’s Name must be commissioned by an authorized official, like a notary public. The application contains a Statutory Declaration, which requires the applicant to declare that the details in their application are true and accurate.
The authorized official will verify your identity and witness your signature, then add their signature and official stamp to make it official. Commissioning shows that your declaration has been verified by an authorized official, which validates it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after your name change is approved?
Once your name change is approved, you will get a change of name certificate that shows your previous and new name.
You can use this certificate to change your name on other documents, like your driver’s licence.
Will I get a new birth certificate once my name change is approved?
If you were born in Ontario, you will automatically receive a new birth certificate in your new name.
If you were born outside of Ontario, contact the province or territory where you were born for a new birth certificate.
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