Change of name

Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages

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

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

Government agencies

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.

Transport and road tolls

• Change of name with Transport for NSW
• Change your name on an E-Toll Account

Fishing and boating

• Change the name on a recreational fishing licence
• Change your name on a boat, vessel or other maritime licence record

Identity and concessions

• Change of name on a NSW Seniors Card or NSW Senior Savers Card

Business licences

• Change the name of a liquor licence
• Change the name on a company or partnership contractor licence

Combat sports

• Change name or contact details on an industry participant and promoter registration
• Change name or contact details on a combatant registration

Security and firearms

• Change name or contact details on a security operative licence
• Update details on a firearms licence (business, club or government agency)

Related information

• Change of sex
• Deaths, wills and deceased estates
• Marriages, relationships and divorces
• Adoptions
• Australian passports and visas