Changing your name by deed poll is no longer applicable in Australia.  This process is now handled by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and is simply known as a change of name. 

When changing your name, you have two options:

1) Name change by association.  Notify family, friends and colleagues of your new name and start using it immediatley.  Your name change will have taken effect by reputation in the community and you can use your new name without taking any formal steps.  Certain organisations will not issue official documentation under your new name (such as the passport office and banks), so you will still have your old name on legal documentation but have a new name in the community by association.

2) Undertake a legal name change via the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.  This process is best if you want to have your identity documents such as your passport and drivers license, changed into your new name.  

Any person aged 18 years or over can apply for a Name Change Certificate at the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in their home state.  If you live interstate you may need to provide evidence you have lived in that state for a minimum amount of time before being eligible to change your name.

In most states an Legal Name Change can be done via the post and can take between 2 and 8 weeks, depending on back log.  Some states offer an express service for a slightly higher fee.                        

Once you have legally changed your name you will typically need to notify around 30 to 40 companies of your new name.  The Easy Name Change kit takes the hassle out of having to know who to contact, where to send information and what to send.  We write personalised letters for you and provide you with the mailing addresses you need for over 200 companies.  We also send you the all forms you need.  Save yourself up to 8 hours of downloading forms, writing letters and calling for mailing addresses.  The less time you spend chasing information, the sooner you can get on with life!  It’s as simple as:

1. Sign up for the Easy Name Change kit for only $24.95.  We write all your name change letters for you, provide each company's mailing address and any special forms. We also include each company's supporting documentation requirements and provide a free guide tohelp you through the process.

2. Gather all supporting documenation requirements.  Most companies will want to see a copy of your marriage certificate.  Some will want a certified copy, some will also need certified ID.  

3. Sign letters, add supporting documentation where indicated, slide into a window faced envelope and post!

Fantastic value for only $24.95.  Other custom kits can cost up to $199, and DIY kits mean you still need to spend hours on the phone to ask for mailing addresses and supporting documentation requirements.

For more information on legal name change and to obtain the forms online, visit the Regisrty of Births, Deaths and Marriages in your home state:                        

Note:

Deed Poll name change is also incorrectly known as deed polle, deed pole, deedpol and deedpolle.