Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 - SECT 27

Child's consent to change of name

27. Child's consent to change of name

A change of a name of a child aged 12 years or more must not be registered
unless-

   (a)  the child consents to the change of name; or

   (b)  the child is unable to understand the meaning and implications of the
        change of name.