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Births, Deaths and Marriages is responsible for the registration of all official name changes that take place in New Zealand, and for the upkeep of, and access to those records. Through Births, Deaths and Marriages you can:

Find out how to change your name
Find out how to change your child's name
Apply for a record of a name change
Obtain application forms and find the associated fees
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding change of name
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Last updated: 03/02/2009