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Consent to Change a Child's Name (Ontario helper)
NextGen Docs form ND-1104. Search ND-1104 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
The other parent's written consent, plus the answers you need for the official ServiceOntario child name change form.
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What you will fill in
- Parent applying for the change
- Parent giving consent (name and address)
- Child's current full name
- Child's date of birth
- Child's new full name
- Is the child 12 or older?
- Date of this document
Good to know
- The official application is ServiceOntario's Application to Change a Child's Name. Download it at ontario.ca (search "change a child's name") and follow its signing rules exactly.
- If the other parent will not consent, the applicant can ask the Ontario Court of Justice or Superior Court for an order letting the change go ahead.
- After the change, update the child's health card, SIN, passport and school records.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Parent applying for the change”:
English: For example: Ayesha Siddiqui.
اردو: درخواست دینے والا والد/والدہ۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਮਾਪਾ।
हिन्दी: आवेदन करने वाला अभिभावक।
Français: Le parent qui fait la demande.
Questions people ask
How much does the Consent to Change a Child's Name cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Consent to Change a Child's Name in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.