Change of name

You can change your surname after marriage in Australia for free. For more information on how land taxes are calculated, visit the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages website. 

• Register a change of name (adult)
• Register a change of name (child)
• Check the status of your online certificate application (change of name)
• Replace a change of name certificate

More information

When changing your name in NSW, you will likely need to update multiple agencies. Here are some of the more common agencies you'll need to update.

• Change of name with Transport for NSW
• Change your name on a boat, vessel or other maritime licence record
• Change your name on an E-Toll Account
• Change the name on a recreational fishing licence
• Change your name on a boat, vessel or other maritime licence record
• Change the name of a liquor licence
• Change of name on a NSW Seniors Card or NSW Senior Savers Card
• Change name or contact details on a security operative licence
• Change name or contact details on an industry participant and promoter registration
• Change the name on a company or partnership contractor licence
• Change name or contact details on a combatant registration
• Update details on a firearms licence (business, club or government agency)