Checklist for your application

  • Have you completed the application form correctly?
  • Have you looked into what the situation is regarding your personal name? Have you investigated your chances?
  • Depending on the nature of the application, have you stated name(s) or made suggestions of names and marked your preference?
  • Have you given reasons for your application?
  • Have you stated your current address?
  • Are the correct signatures in place?
  • Have you obtained the various documents that are required for your particular case, such as proof of identity, consents, extracts from register of births and baptism etc?
  • Finally, have you sent your application in and paid your application fee?