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  1. What should I bear in mind when choosing a given name for my child?

    Your child’s given name or names must not be inappropriate. You may not choose offensive or embarrassing words or a name made up ...

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  2. Which surname can I choose for my child?

    For your first child you can choose either the mother’s surname or the father’s surname. This surname will be given to all ...

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  3. How do I have a spelling mistake on a birth certificate corrected?

    You can have a spelling or typing error on a birth certificate corrected by the Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages and ...

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