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How to change a child’s name if you can’t find the other party.
If you have made every effort to find the other party, the court may allow you to apply to change a child’s name without serving the other party.
In the Application to Dispense with Consent to Change a Child’s Name (PDF, 132 KB) info pack, fill out the first 2 forms:
You are required to serve the forms to both the other party and Alberta Vital Statistics at least 10 days notice before filing your application.
You can serve the other party in person or by mail.
You can serve your forms to Alberta Vital Statistics in person or by mail.
Bring your forms to:
Alberta Vital Statistics Office
Brownlee Building, Ground Floor
10365 97 St
Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7
Phone: 780-427-7013
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
Mail your forms to:
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 2023
Edmonton, AB
T5J 9Z9
Your forms will not be considered to be ‘served’ until either:
In the Application to Dispense with Consent to Change a Child’s Name (PDF, 132 KB) info pack, fill out the last 2 forms:
File the forms at the Court of Queen’s Bench.
There is a filing fee of $250.
If your application is accepted, the court will grant an order giving you permission to change a child’s name.
To complete a change of name application, contact a registry agent.
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