Free Marriage Name Change Checklist

Need to know who to notify after changing names? To make the task easier, we've compiled a comprehensive name change checklist. Download this as a word document at the bottom of the page and keep track of your progress.

Priority name changes

1. Marriage certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages. Fees appy. You need your certificate to prove your new name with banks, passports and driver licensing
2. Driver’s license. You need to do this in person. Take your original BDM marriage certificate and current license.
3. Bank accounts. Banks with substantial branch networks require you to visit in person with your original BDM marriage certificate, photo ID (in either name) and any bank ATM/credit cards.
4. Medicare. Visit a Medicare office in person with your original marriage certificate and current Medicare card.
5. Your employer. You may have your email address, directory listing and business cards all updated while you are on your honeymoon.

All other name changes

1. Passport. If you’re got pending travel you should leave this till later. If you're ready to update your passport now you can have it done free of charge, providing you have at least 2 years validity on your existing passport.
2. Car registration. This can usually be done at the road authority when changing names on your drivers license.
3. Electoral Roll
4. Australian Taxation Office
5. Centrelink
6. Utilities (electricity, gas, water)
7. Home phone
8. Mobile phone
9. Pay TV
10. Internet
11. Insurance (car, house, health, life, income protection)
12. Superannuation
13. Investments and shares
14. Frequent Flyer
15. Loyalty Clubs
16. Auto clubs (RACV)
17. Sports clubs (racing clubs, football clubs)
18. Memberships (library, gym, etc)
19. Magazine subscriptions
20. Australian Business registrar (if you are a director of a company)
21. Local council (if you pay rates)
22. Landlord/agent (if renting) and rental bonds
23. Alumni (university, high school)
24. Your children’s school (if applicable)
25. Professional services (your accountant, lawyer, health care specialists)
26. Online (Facebook, ebay, LinkedIn)
27. Road toll accounts
28. Australian Organ Donor Register
29. Pet microchip company
30. Voicemail
31. Your will (marriage immediately voids any prior will)

Free Name Change Checklist

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