Changing your name
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Change your own name
You can change your own name in New Zealand if you're over 18 and a citizen or permanent resident.
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Changing your child's name
Usually, both parents need to agree to change a child's name, even if they're not together. Once your child is 16, you can't change your child's name without their consent.
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Changing your name on your driver licence
If you legally change your name, you don't have to replace your driver licence — but you can if you want to. You'll need to provide an original document that shows the change.
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Changing your name on your passport
If you want to change the name in your passport, you'll need to apply for a new one. The name in your passport must be your officially registered name.
