Search of index of election or re-election of surnames
17.2Notwithstanding the repeal of section 12 and subsections 14(5) and 17(3), the Registrar General shall retain the index relating to surnames elected or re-elected under section 12 and shall, where a person requests a search of the index of registered names, search the index relating to surnames and provide a certified statement in respect of an election or re-election of surname where applicable, if the person has paid the prescribed fee under the Act for a search of the index of registered names.