6(1)A parent who applies under section 5 to change the registered name of a child shall, with respect to the choice of a proposed surname of the child, select one of the following surnames or surname combinations:

6(2)A combination surname referred to in subsection (1) shall be composed of not more than two family names arranged in the order specified in the application.

6(3)Despite subsection (1), an application by a parent to change the registered name of a child may set out a proposed surname permitted under subsection (1) in its masculine or feminine form.

6(4)Despite any other provision in this Act, the Registrar General may grant an application to change the registered name of a child to permit a surname for the child that is in its masculine or feminine form.

6(5)Despite any other provision in this Act, an application by a parent to change the registered name of a child may set out a name determined in accordance with the child’s cultural, religious or ethnic heritage.

6(6)Despite any other provision in this Act, the Registrar General may grant an application to change the registered name of a child to a name that is determined in accordance with the child’s cultural, religious or ethnic heritage.