Name Change

When applying to change your name through the Government of Ontario, you may be required to submit a police record check along with your application.

Please review the Government of Ontario website at ontario.ca/page/change-name for further information on how to change your name and when you are required to request a police record check.

If you are required to get a police record check for the purpose of a name change please follow the following steps to apply:

Applying in Person

• Print, fill out and bring the Name Change Record Check form below to Toronto Police Headquarters, 40 College Street.


• Must present 2 pieces of government-issued identification, one bearing a photo, full name, and date of birth.


• Pay the administrative fee of $45.00 by debit/credit/certified cheque or money order made payable to the Toronto Police Service (this administrative fee does not apply to individuals under the age of 18).

Applying via mail

• Print and fill out the Name Change Record Check form below


• Must enclose clear copies of 2 pieces of government-issued identification, one bearing a photo, full name, and date of birth.


• Include administrative fee of $45.00 by certified cheque/money order made payable to the Toronto Police Service (this administrative fee does not apply to individuals under the age of 18).

Mailing address:

Toronto Police Service
40 College Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2J3
Attention: Police Reference Check Program

Further questions regarding the process can be directed to the Police Reference Check Program via email: [email protected].