Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT ACT 2020 (NO. 40 OF 2020) - SECT 5

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19A     Application by young person to register change of given name

A young person may apply to the registrar-general for registration of a change of any of the person's given names if—

        (a)     either—

              (i)     the young person is domiciled or resident in the ACT; or

              (ii)     the young person's birth is registered in the ACT; and

        (b)     the young person is—

              (i)     at least 16 years old and the application is made to better reflect their gender identity; or

              (ii)     at least 12 years old, but not yet 16 years old and—

    (A)     the parents of the young person consent to the application; or

    (B)     if it is not practicable or reasonable to obtain the consent of both parents—1 parent consents to the application; or

    (C)     if a circumstance prescribed by regulation applies—a stated person with parental responsibility for the young person consents to the application; or

              (iii)     not yet 16 years old and the ACAT has granted leave under part 4A (ACAT leave for certain applications) for the young person to apply.

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