The official register of members must contain each member’s full legal name. Name changes are published monthly on the Membership Statistics page of the website. [more]

Be sure to notify us promptly if your name changes. If you are a registered member or special permit holder, you will need to order a new stamp and seal, and registration certificate or special permit.

Name Change as the Result of Marriage
If your name change is the result of marriage, you will need to submit a copy of your marriage certificate.

Name Change as the Result of Divorce
If your name changed is the result of divorce, you will need to submit the following: (1) a copy of your birth certificate; and (2) a copy of a piece of identification bearing your married name.

Legal Name Change
If your name change is the result of a legal name change, you will need to submit the following: (1) a copy of the announcement in the BC Gazette; (2) a copy of your birth certificate; and (3) a copy of a piece of identification bearing your new name.

Submitting Documentation
All documentation should be sent by mail to the registration department. Do not send by fax. Do not send your original documents.

Additional Resources
Membership Statistics
Certificates, Stamps & Seals
BC Vital Statistics Agency