### 25 Child's consent to change of name > A change of a name of a child of more than 12 years of age must not be registered unless – > > > > (a) the child consents to the change of name; or > > > > > (b) the child is unable to understand the meaning and implications of the change of name.

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Section 25 - Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1999 - Child's consent to change of name — Zoe