Editing Name change (section)

==Other common law jurisdictions==

=== Australia ===
[[File:Western_Australia_Change_of_Name_Certificate.jpg|thumb|left|A Certificate of Change of Name issued by Western Australia.]]
Individuals may legally change their name through the [[States and territories of Australia|state and territory]] governments of Australia according to state or territory laws and regulations via agencies generally titled "Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages".<ref name="BDMR-Aus">{{cite web |url=http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/family-and-community/births-deaths-and-marriages-registries |title=Births, deaths and marriages registries |website=Australian Government |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315160643/https://info.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/family-and-community/births-deaths-and-marriages-registries |archive-date=March 15, 2022}}</ref> Exceptions exist for some states such as restricted persons (e.g. jail inmate)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/change-of-name/change-of-name.aspx |title=NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages |date=January 21, 2020 |website=New South Wales Government|access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> and in some states, changes may only be made once a year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/changing-your-name/changing-your-name/ |title=Changing your name – Your rights, crime and the law |website=State of Queensland}}</ref> A state/territory's RBDM typically has jurisdiction over changes of name for people born in that state or territory, and for people born overseas now residing in that state or territory. Residents born interstate must typically apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages (RBDM) of their birth jurisdiction for a change of name, though there are exceptions.<ref name="BDMR-Aus"/>

If a person's birth or adoption was registered in Australia, the change will also be noted (in most cases) on the person's birth or adoption registration, and in some states or territories, the name change can be evidenced either through a re-issued [[Birth certificate#Australia|birth certificate]] if born in Australia and/or "Change of Name Certificate". Transgender residents born overseas may receive a [[Recognised details certificate|recognised details certificate or identity acknowledgment certificate]]. These certificates are recognised secure [[Identity documents of Australia|identity documents]] and can be verified electronically through the [[Attorney-general of Australia]]'s Document Verification Service.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/IdentitySecurity/Pages/DocumentVerificationService.aspx |title=Document Verification Service |website=Attorney-General's Department |access-date=April 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321081501/https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/IdentitySecurity/Pages/DocumentVerificationService.aspx |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===India===
In India, the person concerned submits a name change request to an appropriate authority, with supporting documents. Subsequently, an application must be made to the Government Printing Press, which issues an Official Gazette Notification certifying the change of name.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://goaprintingpress.gov.in/uploads/Change%20of%20Name%20and%20Surname%20Act.pdf |title=The Goa Change of Name and Surname Act 1990 |date=March 9, 1990 |access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref>
In India, name change legal process may be completed either publishing in State Government Gazette or Central Government Gazette. It is always preferred that one should opt for Central Govt. Gazette since it is valid all over world. Central Government Gazette process is explained here. There are four easy steps to complete the task. First, one has to make an affidavit on a Non-judicial stamp-paper. Get notarised. Second, publish in a newspaper about the change of name. Third, fill-in the required forms and attach affidavit and newspaper. Pay the government fee online. Attach the receipt also. Fourth and last step is submit the application. In certain States gazette application may be submitted online but most of the States and Central Government there is no online name change facility. One can either personally visit the concerned office and submit or may send by post. The Central Government Gazette office is located at Civil Lines, Near Delhi Metro Station, New Delhi. The office works from Monday to Friday only. For more details one can visit their website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deptpub.nic.in/Contact-us |title=Contact us |website=Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing And Urban Affairs}}</ref> After submission of application one can download the same from their website.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://egazette.nic.in/ |title=Egazette |website=Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing And Urban Affairs}}</ref>

===Hong Kong===
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It is a common practice for ethnic Chinese residents of Hong Kong to adopt a western-style English name in addition to their transliterated Chinese name. As they often adopt western-style English names after being registered on the birth register, the fact that they want to include a western-style English name as part of their [[Legal name|legal English name]] is regarded as a name change which usually requires a deed poll.

However, the [[Immigration Department (Hong Kong)|Immigration Department]] which is responsible for processing applications for name change allows applicants to submit such applications without deeds poll; anyone who has a phonetic English name only and wishes to include a western-style English name as part of his or her legal English name can apply to the Immigration Department without a deed poll. Only one application of this kind is allowed for each applicant; any application for subsequent change(s) must be made with a deed poll.

===Ireland===
In the [[Republic of Ireland]], a person earns their name by "use and repute".<ref name="citizensinformation">{{cite web |url=http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/problems_in_marriages_and_other_relationships/changing_your_name_by_deed_poll.html |title=Changing your name by deed poll |website=Citizens Information.ie}}</ref> For most purposes it is enough to simply use the desired name and ask others to call you by that name.<ref name="citizensinformation"/> This was the traditional practice for a bride adopting her husband's surname.<ref name="citizensinformation"/> A [[deed of change of name|change of name deed poll]] is not required, but provides documentary evidence of a name change.<ref name="citizensinformation"/> Resident non-[[Citizenship of the European Union|EU nationals]] must apply to the [[Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service]] for a deed poll.<ref name="citizensinformation"/> The deed poll requires a witness [[affidavit]], and may optionally be enrolled in the [[High Court (Ireland)|High Court]] upon payment of [[stamp duty]].<ref name="citizensinformation"/> An enrolled deed poll is required for some administrative name changes, such as on a [[Driving licence in the Republic of Ireland|driving licence]]<ref name="citizensinformation"/> or when [[Transgender rights in Ireland|changing legal gender]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/changing_to_your_preferred_gender.html |title=Changing to your preferred gender |website=Citizens Information.ie}}</ref>

There is a second option using an 'unenrolled' deed poll, this is a regular deed poll that is signed by yourself in the presence of a witness over 18. This can be used to update your name in banks, schools and other non-governmental institutions. This is the long process as the Irish Passport Office<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/onlinefaqs/ |title=Passport Online Frequently Asked Questions |website=Department of Foreign Affairs |access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> and NDLS<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndls.ie/learner-driver/update-my-personal-details.html |title=Update My Personal Details |website=National Driver License Service |access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> require two years of 'proof of usage' e.g bank statements in your new name dating back two years in order to change your name in comparison to a registered deed poll which allows you to change your name in the NDLS instantly along with DESAP.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/policy-information/62a4e7-public-service-identity/ |title=Public Service Identity |date=October 4, 2019 |website=Government of Ireland |access-date=July 13, 2021}}</ref>

=== Malaysia ===
Name changes in Malaysia are done at the local office of National Registration Department (JPN). Name changes for children require [[Malaysian identity card]]s (MyKad) of both parents, wedding certificates, birth certificate, and MyKid if exists. For name changes at will, a statutory declaration must be signed first, and the JPN.KP16 form is to be filled up at the JPN office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://asklegal.my/p/legally-change-name-malaysia-jpn|title=Here's how you can legally change your name in Malaysia|website=asklegal.my|access-date=2024-07-29}}</ref>

===New Zealand===
From September 1995, [[New Zealanders]] can change their name by making a [[statutory declaration]] and, if approved, the new name is registered with the Births, Deaths and Marriages section of the Department of Internal Affairs (Identity Services). Prior to September 1995, they changed their name by [[deed poll]].<ref>{{cite book |url=http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/EOIStandard/$file/EOIStandard.pdf |title=Evidence of Identity Standard, Version 1.0 |date=June 2006 |publisher=NZ Department of Internal Affairs |page=123 |isbn=0-478-24462-2}}</ref>