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Register Change of Name

The Registry records official changes of name for adults and children.

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.

Who Can Apply

You are eligible to have your name changed in NSW if:

  • you're not a person restricted from changing their name in NSW (PDF 75kb); and

  • 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.

Applications to register a change of name for a child (under 18 years) should be made by both parents. If both parents cannot make a joint application, please phone 1300 655 236 to discuss your circumstances.

Change of Name Interviews

  • For an interview, please phone 1300 655 236 to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, the Registry accepts applications by mail.

Certificates

  • Change of Name includes registration fee and either
    a Birth or Change of Name Certificate.
  • You must return all of your original certificates with your application including any NSW Birth or NSW Change of Name Certificates and extracts.

Adult
Change
of
 Name

 
If you were born in NSW
  • You receive a Birth Certificate or a Change of Name Certificate.
  • To purchase both, add $42.00 to your fee.
  • Your birth registration will be amended and will include details of any previous names used.
If born overseas
  • You receive a NSW Change of Name Certificate.

 Child
 Change
 of
Name

 
If your child was born in NSW
  • You receive a Birth Certificate or a Change of Name Certificate.
  • To purchase both, add $42.00 to your fee.
  • The child's birth registration will be amended to include change of name. Parents' names are not changed.
If child born overseas
  • You receive a NSW Change of Name Certificate.

To apply

 

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