Change of forenames (under 18 years of age) – minor:

Processing time: 6 months

Fee: C$ 6.00 (Effective from 01 NOV 2022)
  • BI-85 Application for Alteration of Forename form
  • BI-529 Determination of Citizenship form
  • DHA – 24 Notice of Birth. Please request forms from the Consulate General in Toronto or South African High Commission in Ottawa by sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope (size A4 30cm x 24 cm) . The envelope should be able to fit an unfolded page.
  • BI-24/1 Notice of Birth form (to indicate the new forename) (Please request forms from the Consulate General in Toronto or South African High Commission in Ottawa by sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope (size A4 30cm x 24 cm) . envelope should be able to fit unfolded page
  • Certified copy of Abridged/Unabridged Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Statutory Declaration, Notarized affidavit motivating the necessity of the change of forename
  • Fee – CAN $6.00 (for applicant 17 years and under) in money order or certified cheque payable to the “South African Consulate General” in Toronto or to the “South African High Commission” in Ottawa. No cash, please. No personal cheques, please.
  • Small self addressed express envelope