You must disclose all names you have been known by through out your life, including your full legal name, name before marriage (maiden name), and other previous names and/or alias names. All names that you submit as part of your nationally coordinated criminal history check, will appear on the check result. If you are concerned about the disclosure of previous name, please contact the accredited body.
With each additional name you provide, you must include your family name, first given names and other given names (ifapplicable).
Example:When Lucianne was born, she was given the first name Lucianne,second given name Jane and surname of Jones. When she was married, she changed her surname to Smith. Lucianne commonly uses the name Lucy when introducing herself in the community.
As such, Lucianne has four known names—her current name, maiden name, the alias name she used before she got married andthe alias name she uses now. Lucianne needs to provide all fournames when completing this form, as follows:
Current name: Smith, Lucianne Jane
Maiden name: Jones, Lucianne Jane
Alias name: Smith, Lucy Jane
Previous name: Jones, Lucy Jane
Single Names
A single name is where your name comprises of:
• only one word; or
• several words not using Western naming conventions (as per your commencement document).
Example:
• Angel - with no other name
• Mohammed Rasheed Khan – consists of several words that are not documented with a specific first name, middle name, and family name.
