Change of Name and Personal Records

Documents We Commonly Assist With

• Change of name
• Deed poll
• Gazetting of a change of name
• Addition and deletion of name
• Correction of name and date of birth (age correction)
• Change of signature
• Missing marriage certificate
• Biometric marriage certificate
• Missing or damaged Ghana passport (supporting documents)

What This Generally Concerns

Changes and corrections usually involve a sworn or declared statement and supporting documents, and sometimes a notice or an application to the body that holds the record. The steps differ by type of record and by institution.

For passports, marriage certificates and similar records, the issuing public authority decides on any replacement or correction. Redeem's role is limited to the supporting documentation it confirms it can handle.

Questions Clients Often Ask

• Which documents do I need to change my name on my records?
• How is a wrong name or date of birth corrected?
• What should I prepare if a certificate or passport is lost or damaged?
• Does a change of name need to be published?
• What are the fees and the next steps?

Things to Confirm

• Which record is being changed, and which body holds it
• The supporting documents you already have
• Whether a notice or publication applies to your case
• Which steps Redeem handles and which belong to the issuing authority

Corrections and replacements of official records are decided by the issuing authority, not by Redeem.