Name Change by State and Territory
Before you can start updating your records you need a certificate issued by any state or territory Births Deaths and Marriages.
Before you can start updating your records you need a certificate issued by any state or territory Births Deaths and Marriages.
Australians living abroad may find it challenging to get their name changed with all Australian companies. You may need to change names both abroad and on your return to Australia.
Are you using a name that you don’t have proof for? Surprised to learn your legal name is different? Learn how to correct your name!
myGov don’t require separate notification of your name change. All modules need to be changed at the same time or you may experience problems!
Need to change names with Centrelink? There’s no easy way around this one – you need to visit a Centrelink office in person. Send our forms, letters and emails to change the rrest.
If you live in WA and need to change names any reason, we break down the process and explain what proof is needed in each situation.
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.
If you’re a NZ citizen living in Australia you can change names in either country. You’ll need to consider which country you have more accounts in, what passports you hold and where you intend to live in the future.
What used to be a complicated hodgepodge of chaos is now streamlined, simplified and can be accomplished in minutes, not days.
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.