Order a name change certificate in person

How to order a name change certificate in person.

  1. 1

    Find a Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) office

    You can order certificates in person at a BDM office in:

    • Auckland
    • Manukau
    • Wellington, or
    • Christchurch.

    Location of a BDM office

  2. 2

    Book an appointment at a BDM office online or visit a BDM office

    To save time you can book an appointment online before you visit a BDM office.

    Book an appointment at a BDM office

  3. 3

    Complete the form at the BDM office and pay

    What you’ll need to know

    Cost

    $33 for an official name change certificate.

    How to pay

    You can pay in person by:

    • Credit, debit or prepaid gift card (for example Prezzy card).
    • EFTPOS.
  4. 4

    Getting the name change certificate

    The BDM office may be able to give you the name change certificate on the day you apply.

    If it needs to be delivered

    You need to provide a delivery address.

    Most people get their certificates delivered in 1-2 weeks.

    Delivery cost to an NZ address

    Delivery cost to an address outside NZ

    If we can not find the record

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