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 our checklist at the bottom of the page and keep track of your progress.

Priority name changes

1. Marriage certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages.  If married overseas you'll need to apply for a legal name change. (Fees apply)
2. Driver’s licence. Apply in person. Take your original BDM marriage certificate and current licence.
3. Bank accounts. Banks with large branch networks require you to visit in person with your original BDM marriage certificate. It's not a good idea, but not essential, to take photo ID (in either name) and any bank plastic 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 on your honeymoon.

All other name changes

1. Passport. If you’ve 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 is done at the road authority when changing names on your driver's licence.
3. Australian Electoral Roll (AEC)
4. Australian Taxation Office(ATO)
5. Centrelink
6. Utilities (electricity, gas, water)
7. Communications (mobile & home phone)
8. Internet
9. Pay TV / Netflix
10. Insurance (car, house, health, life, income protection)
11. Superannuation
12. Investments and shares
13. Frequent Flyer
14. Loyalty Clubs
15. Auto clubs (RACV)
16. Sports clubs (racing clubs, football clubs)
17. Memberships (library, gym, etc)
18. Magazine subscriptions
19. Australian Business registrar (if you are a director of a company)
20. Local council (if you pay rates)
21. Landlord/agent (if renting) and rental bonds
22. Alumni (university, high school)
23. Your children’s school (if applicable)
24. Professional services (your accountant, lawyer, health care specialists)
25. Online (Facebook, ebay, LinkedIn)
26. Road toll accounts
27. Australian Organ Donor Register
28. Pet microchip company
29. Voicemail
30. Your will (marriage immediately voids any prior will)

Free Name Change Checklist

Download our Free Name Checklist (PDF)

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