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In Western Australia there are essentially 2 ways to change your name.

REGISTRATION
MARRIAGE

Changing your name by Registration

You will need supporting documents such as your birth certificate (and marriage certificate). There is a fee to pay. Ring the Attorney Generals Department first and find out what documents you need in order to perpare and register a name change.

The Department of the Attorney General

77 St Georges Terrace

Perth WA 6000

Ph 9220 5000

Fax 92212068

Changing your name by marriage

There is no legal requirement to "officially" register a change of name to that of your spouse. You can simply assume the name of your spouse if you want to. You can choose to return to using your maiden without making it official. You just need to advise the relevant organisations or authorities that you wish to be known by your former name.

A woman who has been married more than once cannot use the name of a former spouse without making the change formal through Deed Poll or Licence.

Note! Changing the name of a child can only be done by Licence. Further information should be sought from the Registrar General's Office and/or a solicitor.

For more Information you can contact:

The Registrar General's Office, Phone: 9264 1555 or 1300 305 021
Level 10
Westralia Square
141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
For legal advice you can contact your own solicitor, or one of the community based legal centres or Legal Aid (general information line is 1300 650 579).

Legal Aid produce a brochure called "Changing Your Name" which is free.

WARNING! This information is intended as general information ONLY and should NOT be regarded as legal advice. You should ALWAYS seek further information and/or legal advice about your particular circumstances.

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