Names taken by civil union
Read this page if you have changed your name by civil union and you want this name to appear in your passport.
Documents required for a change of name by civil union
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The civil union took place in New Zealand
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The civil union took place overseas (outside New Zealand)
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Avoid delays
If you are required to send original documents that are not written in English, they must be translated by a translation service approved by the Department of Internal Affairs. We also accept official translations of documents into English by the issuing Government agency or a New Zealand diplomatic post. We will accept translations made by a court in the country of origin if they have been authenticated by that country's diplomatic post in New Zealand.
- You must use an approved translator that is approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Updating your passport
To update your passport details and change the name showing in it you need to complete a full passport application. You cannot use the renewal application if you have changed your name.
