- 1). Obtain a copy of the Application to Change An Adult's Name. A copy can be downloaded from the Central Forms Repository on the Service Ontario website.
- 2). Obtain written consent from the individual who has custody of you if you are 16 or 17 years old. If you are younger than 16, you cannot change your name yourself.
- 3). Fill in the Notice form section of the application if you are married. This officially notifies your spouse that you are applying to change your name. If you live with your spouse, have him sign the form stating that he is aware of your application. Include the form with your application. If you do not live with your spouse, you must send the Notice form to him by registered mail and include the mail receipt--which must include the address and a date stamp--with your application.
- 4). Find a guarantor who will sign that you have been an Ontario resident for at least 12 months. The application form contains a list of professionals who qualify as guarantors. Your guarantor will complete the guarantor's section of the application.
- 5). Pay the fee by check, credit card or money order. As of 2010, the fee for an adult name change was $137 as of 2010.
- 6). Gather supporting documentation. This includes your original birth certificate if you were born in Canada or a photocopy of your birth certificate or birth registration if you were born outside of Canada. If you were born outside of Canada photocopy your landed immigrant card, permanent resident card or Canadian citizenship card. Photocopy both sides of a card that has information on two sides. If you have changed your name in the past, photocopy all previous change of name certificates.
- 7). Sign your application in front of a commissioner for taking affidavits or a commissioner for taking oaths. The application includes a list of professionals who are considered commissioners. By signing in front of a commissioner you are declaring that the information in your application is true and you have followed all necessary steps. Take your completed application and all supporting documentation with you to the commissioner.
- 8). Mail the application, all supporting documentation and payment to the Registrar General.
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