The process to change a name depends on whether:
- You’re an adult (over 18 years of age) or child
- You were born in Victoria or overseas
If you were born interstate, apply to the Registry in that state or territory.
You can change your name only once in a 12-month period and 3 times in your lifetime.
Changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce
If you married in Australia, you don’t need to apply for a change of name. Just give the relevant organisations a copy of your Australian marriage certificate.
Read Changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce if you want to change your family name:
- To your spouse's
- Back to your own family name.
Changing a record of sex
If you want to change your name and record of sex at the same time, please apply from our ‘Change a record of sex’ pages.
Apply online
| Age of person whose name is being changed | Person born in Victoria | Person born overseas |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (over 18) | Change your name – adult born in Victoria | Change your name – adult born overseas |
| Child | Change your child’s name – child born in Victoria | Change your child’s name – child born overseas |
Deed poll
Deed poll was used in Victoria until 1986 to change a person's name. This page contains information on how to obtain a certificate.
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