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REGULATORY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2008 (NO. 5 OF 2008) - SECT 19

Section 21

substitute

21     Change of name entries in register

    (1)     This section applies if the registrar-general registers a change of name for a person whose birth is registered in the ACT or under a corresponding law.

    (2)     The registrar-general must—

        (a)     either—

              (i)     if the person's birth is registered in the ACT—alter the register by changing the person's name in the entry relating to the person's birth; or

              (ii)     if the person's birth is registered under a corresponding law—notify the relevant registering authority of the change of name; and

        (b)     include in the register any particulars prescribed by regulation.

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

    (3)     Any birth certificate issued by the registrar-general for the person must show the person's name as changed.

Part 4     Business Names Act 1963



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