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.