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Published 25 March 2024
Last updated 28 November 2025
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This guidance has been updated with minor formatting changes.
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Updated to reflect change of name certificates are issued in each province in Canada and changes of name in Canada passports can only be done if the person is resident in Canada.
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Updated to reflect a change in gender recognition legislation and to confirm change of name certificates are issued in each province in Canada.
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First published.