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Gay & Lesbian Name Change

Once Easy Name Change had to fight hard for same sex couples to be extended the right to same sex name change. The only BDM solution was a Relationship Certificate, and it was accepted inconsistently.

Now all Australians can be married the same. This page is no longer necessary!

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How Soon Should I Change Names?
Whilst it is common for married name change to take place within a few months of a wedding, there is no legal time frame required. MORE
How Do I Notify Companies of My New Name?
Now you have decided what your new married name will be, you'll have around 25 or so companies to contact. It can be a long tedious process taking weeks! We can provide ready to send paperwork in just minutes. MORE
ATO Name Change
Change names with the ATO online, over the phone or by mail. It's no big deal if you don't notify them straight away - your new name may be registered by the ATO on your next tax return. MORE
Passport Name Change
It’s free to update your passport provided you can show a BDM marriage or relationship certificate. If married abroad you will need a BDM legal name change certificate plus your foreign marriage certificate with an approved translation if applicable. MORE
Which name change kit should I choose?
All kits are custom made for each client. The right kit depends on how many companies you need to notify, if you have a printer and how much time you want to save. MORE
Why use us?
Our 60 day money back guarantee and free kit preview means there's no nasty surprises. MORE
Driver's Licence Name Change
Driver’s licences & vehicle registrations are issued by each state. Change your driver’s license first as it will make other changes easier down the track. MORE
Medicare Name Change
Send your name change request to Medicare by email or post and include proof of your new name. You can instead change names over the phone. There's no special form to complete. You are no longer able to attend a Medicare office to change names. MORE
Changing Names on the Electoral Roll (AEC)
You can change your name on the electoral roll via the form below unless you believe that having your name on a publicly available electoral roll may engender the safety of you or your family, in which case you will need to contact the Australian Electoral Commission MORE
What are Certified Copies of certificates?
These are documents that have been checked against the original by a trusted professional. Many professionals will certify your documents free of charge and it is a simple process. MORE
100 points of ID
When changing your name with banks, credit providers and financial institutions it is a good idea to include a verified copy of your 100 points of ID with along with a verified copy of your marriage certificate. MORE
How To Use Easy Name Change Video
Check out this video to see just how easy it is to change your name by using Easy Name Change. MORE
How long does it take?
There are a few steps involved in changing your name and it can take a little longer if you are changing your name legally. It can take around 2 weeks to lodge your application for a legal name change certificate, up to 8 weeks in processing, then you need to notify each organisation. MORE
How much does it cost to change names?
The total cost of changing your name depends on your reason and how far through the process you may already be. If you already have your BDM certificate you can use our kits to have your name changed everywhere witin a week or two. MORE
Name Change when Living Between 2 Countries
If you live between 2 countries or have 2 passports you may be wondering where to change names. We explain the technicalities of where to change names and provide some important considerations. MORE