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A Bride's Legal Options for her new name
It's not just case of take it or leave it when you consider your new husband's surname, there are other options available. MORE
Can I Keep My Maiden Name at Work?
You can keep your maiden name at work, while still changing all your identification over to your new married name. MORE
Changing a Child's Name
Easy Name Change kits are not suitable for children, but the process is simple enough to manage yourself. MORE
Changing your Name after Marriage
It's no difficult to change names after marriage, it just takes some time, patience and a little organisation. Easy Name Change NZ can make it a breeze. MORE
Driver Licence Name Change
It is best to change your driver’s licence first is may make other changes easier down the track. There are fees to update the details on your licence. MORE
Electoral Roll Name Change
There are 2 ways you can change your name with Elections NZ. You can either complete a form or email your request. MORE
How Do I Change My Name?
The process of changing your name can be difficult and time consuming if you have to do all the research yourself. We simplify the process by doing all the research for you and providing you with all the information you need in one spot. MORE
How Soon Should I Change My Name?
Whilst it is common for married name change to take place within a few months of a wedding, there is no legal time frame required. MORE
How to change names via Civil Union NZ
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Inland Revenue Name Change
Use the form in your Easy Name Change kit to notify Inland Revenue of your new name. MORE
Legal Name Change (by Statutory Declaration)
Any citizen or permanent resident can legally change their name by statutory declaration. The process is managed by Births, Deaths and Marriages. MORE
Legal Name Change for Australians living in NZ
If you’re an Australian citizen living in New Zealand 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. MORE
Name Change Checklist
There's a ton of organisations you'll need to notify once you change names. Our handy checklist can help you through the process, of use our more detailed checklist that comes in the Easy Name Change guide. MORE
Name Change when married overseas
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Obtaining Certified Copies
Obtaining verified copies of either a marriage certificate, divorce certificate, identification or any other document is a simple process. MORE
Ordering Your Marriage Certificate
Several organisations will need to see your marriage certificate to change your name after your wedding. MORE
Passport Name Change
When changing the name on your passport you must reapply for a new 5 year passport. There is a fee payable regardless of your reason for name change. MORE
Reverting to your maiden name
You don't need to be divorced or even separated to start using your maiden name again. We explain how. MORE
Supporting Documents
When changing your name with banks, credit providers and financial institutions it is a good idea to include a verified copy of your identification along with a verified copy of your marriage certificate. MORE
What are my Divorce Name Change Options?
Find out your options for changing your name after a divorce or seperation. MORE
What Are My Married Name Options?
As a bride you have 4 options for taking a new name. You can take any one of the listed options and as a married couple you can have different surnames. Any of these changes can be taken with only your marriage certificate as evidence of your new name. MORE
What Documentation Do I Need?
Most organisations require some kind of evidence of your new name. The type of document you provide will depend on your situation. MORE
Why should I use Easy Name Change?
We've done all the hard work for you to make your name change as simple and smooth as possible MORE