CChanging your name in Australia usually involves two steps: first, getting the right proof of your new name, and second, updating your records with government departments, banks, insurers, employers and other organisations.
The exact process depends on where you live, where you were born and why you are changing your name. Legal name change rules, Births, Deaths and Marriages requirements, certificate applications and state-issued ID updates can all vary between states and territories.
Select your state or territory below to see the local process, documents you may need and key organisations you may need to update.
If you already have the right certificate, Easy Name Change can help with the second step by giving you personalised instructions, forms, letters and emails for the organisations you choose.
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Name change requirements vary across Australia. Select your state or territory to see local Births, Deaths and Marriages requirements, identification updates and name change information.
Get the contact details for your state or territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.