Name Change Process

Are you using a Deed Poll or any other Documentation with a name Different From what is reflected on your Birth Certificate? Or would you like to change the name on your Birth Record?

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quirements Below:

Important Note: A person can only have their name changed ONCE between the ages of 1 year to 18 years and ONCE as an adult.
  • Copy of Bi

    rth Certificate or Birth Information –

  • Original & photocopy of Proof of Identity (National Identification Card, Passport or Drivers Licence)
  • Affidavit Requesting the Name Change be done.
  • If Name was p

    reviously changed, a copy of the document and proof of change.

  • Parents seeking to change the names of minor children MUST produce an Affidavit of Consent to the change signed by both parents if listed on the Birth Certificate.
  • Copies of Proof of Identity for all persons doing changes and persons identifying them must be presented.

Submission

  • The above documents can be submitted directly at any of our Regional Offices or online via WhatsApp at 592- 610-9394 or Email: groguyana@gmail.com.