| The Registry records official changes of
name for adults and children (under 18 years).
Who Can Apply
You are eligible to have your name changed in NSW if:
- Your birth is registered in NSW or
- You were born overseas and have been resident in NSW for three (3) consecutive years immediately prior to your application or
- Your birth is not registered in NSW and a protection order has been made to protect you and/or your children from domestic violence.
- Persons restricted from changing their name in NSW (PDF 75kb)
The Land Titles Office no longer registers Deed
Polls or Instruments Evidencing Change of Name.
If a person alters their name or uses an additional or other
name with the intention to act fraudulently or with an intention
to deceive or in any other way that contravenes the law, they
may be subject to criminal proceedings.
Change of Name Interviews
- To organise a Change of Name interview, please phone 1300 655 236 to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, the Registry accepts applications by mail.
Certificates
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Change of Name includes registration fee and either
a Birth or Change of Name Certificate.
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You must return all of your original certificates with your application including any NSW Birth or NSW Change of Name Certificates and extracts.
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If you were born in NSW |
- You receive a Birth Certificate or a Change of Name Certificate.
- To purchase both, please add $40.00 to your fee.
- Your birth registration will be amended and will include details of any previous names used.
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If born overseas |
- You receive a NSW Change of Name Certificate.
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If your child was born in NSW |
- You receive a Birth Certificate or a Change of Name Certificate.
- To purchase both, please add $40.00 to your fee.
- The child's birth registration will be amended to include change of name. Parents' names are not changed.
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If child born overseas |
- You receive a NSW Change of Name Certificate.
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To apply
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