Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Allow single parents to change a child's name without the other parent's consent
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
To allow single parents to change their child’s surname without the other parent's permission, without having to go through the court procedure, even if the other parent is listed on the birth certificate. This is particularly important especially where domestic violence and abuse has occurred.
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
30 Jan 2023
Closed
30 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.