As the experts in Australian name change, we often see conflicting information about hyphenating your last name. If you’re considering this move, we’re here to lay out the facts and also explore the pros and cons behind this choice. Hyphenated? Double-Barrelled? Joint names? What is it? Simply put, once married, either spouse can add the […]
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Just married and want to change names in your passport? You can do this for free if you have at least 2 years remaining on your current passport.
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Our beautiful and easy to follow checklists are uniquely created for each user, so you’ll cut out the guesswork of knowing who to notify. Best of all, it’s totally FREE!
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Thanks to same sex marriage being legalised in 2018, this process is now much easier! If you’re a groom taking your spouse’s name you may encounter a few hiccups, but the same options are available to either spouse.
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Overwhelmed with the looming job of changing names? The experts at Easy Name Change provide their top tips for a smoother transition. We also have a the best tip for anyone wanting to save 8 hours!
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Foreign-issued marriage certificates can’t be used to change names in Australia. Apply for a legal name change, then send off our forms, letters and emails to get all your accounts and identification updated.
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Your celebrant may arrange your wedding certificate to be delivered soon after your ceremony. If not, order from Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) in the state where your wedding took place.
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There’s no registration of your new name after marriage. Just start using it. You need to contact all your companies and request your account to be changed.
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Your official marriage certificate is the only document you need to get started. You may be asked for photo ID and other documents by some companies.
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When it comes to changing names after a wedding, each spouse has 4 options available to them. Any of these changes can be taken with only your marraige certificate as evidence of your new name.
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