Change Of Name: Application For Waiver Of Parental Consent
The Name Act of British Columbia, allows for consideration of a waiver of the other parent's consent. The following are guidelines where a waiver may be considered:
- Other parent is not named on the Registration of Live Birth.
- Other parent is deceased.
- Applicant provides supporting documentation to confirm they or their child may be in physical danger by approaching the other parent for consent.
- A reasonable, diligent and adequate search has been conducted to locate the other person to obtain consent but the search has been unsuccessful.
- In the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer, the other parent is unreasonably withholding consent to approve the change of name.
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