The person whose name is on the registration can apply for a certificate.
The only other people who can apply are:
- a child's parent, if the child is aged less than 18 years - evidence is needed
- a child's legal guardian, if the child is aged less than 18 years - evidence is needed
- an executor of a person's estate, or an administrator or trustee - evidence of authority is needed
- someone with written authority or power of attorney - evidence of authority is needed.
To change a name on a birth certificate, the same requirements apply.
