What documents do I need to change my legal name? 

When you apply to change your legal name in Ontario, you have to submit documents to support the information you include in your application.

For example, you need documents that show what your current legal name is. And if any of your documents are not in English or French, you need to get translations of them.

The steps below explain the different types of documents you may need when you apply to change your legal name.

Get help

If you have questions about the documents you need to submit, contact ServiceOntario.

There are also organizations that help people change their legal name and gender marker on identity documents. They may be able to help if you're not sure what documents to submit or cannot get a certain document that's required.