Government-Issued Identification

Your full legal name will appear on the register, on your practice permit and it must also be the name you use in your practice setting per the Health Professions Act (HPA). These all need to match to allow employers and the public to verify a permit belongs to an individual.

Yes. Middle names are optional and can be removed from the register.

No. You cannot practise using only your preferred name or a nickname. You may use only your first, middle and last name. As noted above, a middle name is optional.

You need to notify the CRNA as soon as you legally change your name.

The CRNA uses Trulioo, a Canadian company, for identity verification.  
Before you change your name on the CRNA register, you must change it with an Alberta registry agent or other provincial registry. Trulioo uses these data sources to verify your identity.

Accepted forms of ID include:
•    Driver's licence
•    Passport
•    Residence permit (e.g., Canada Permanent Resident Card)
•    Government-issued identity card

We no longer accept copies of identification documents via email for validation purposes. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions regarding this process, our customer service team is available to assist you Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MDT). You can reach them at 1 (800) 252-9392.

No. You do not need to update your name in the system if you do not have a permit.

Yes. A record of previous names on the register will be kept. They will not appear in the public database.