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. No cash, please. No personal cheques, please.
  • Small self addressed express envelope