BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1997 - SECT 21 Change of name entries in register

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1997 - SECT 21

    (1)     This section applies if the registrar-general registers a change of name for a person whose birth is registered in the ACT or under a corresponding law.

    (2)     The registrar-general must—

        (a)     either—

              (i)     if the person's birth is registered in the ACT—

    (A)     alter the register by changing the person's name in the entry relating to the person's birth; or

    (B)     if the applicant for registration of the change of name asks the registrar-general to note the change of name in the particulars of the person's birth—note the change of name in the entry relating to the person's birth; or

              (ii)     if the person's birth is registered under a corresponding law—notify the relevant registering authority of the change of name; and

Note     For how documents may be served, see the Legislation Act

, pt 19.5.

        (b)     include in the register any particulars prescribed by regulation.

Note     A fee may be determined under s 67 for this section.

    (3)     Any birth certificate issued by the registrar-general for the person must—

        (a)     if the register is altered under subsection (2) (a) (i) (A)—show the person's name as changed on the front side of the certificate; or

        (b)     if the change of name is noted in the register under subsection (2) (a) (i) (B)—note the person's name as changed on the reverse side of the certificate.