Fill in a changing your child's first names within a year of birth application form

Use this application form to change your child's first names before they turn 1 if they were born or adopted in Queensland.

Then you will need to print and sign your completed form before submitting it along with supporting documents to us.

Step 1—Complete this part online

1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
2. Download and print the completed application form.

Step 2—Complete on paper and submit

3. Have another adult (18 or older) witness your signature(s) in the declaration section.
4. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
   Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
5. Submit the application form to us and pay the fee, either:
   1. by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST  QLD  4002
   2. in person at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Step 3—What next

6. If your application is approved, you will need to change your child’s name everywhere they are registered in the community.

1. Can you change your child's first names?

   1. Was your child's birth or adoption registered in Queensland? *

      • Yes
      • No
   2. Is your child 1 year or older? *

      • Yes
      • No
   3. Are you the child's parent or do you have legal parental responsibility? *

      • Yes
      • No
   4. I understand that if both parents are recorded on a child’s birth certificate, both need to sign this application form—unless I have legal parental responsibility or Queensland Magistrates Court approval.
   5. Do you (the parents or responsible person) have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide

      • Yes
      • No
   6. By using this online service and by providing an email address and mobile number, I consent to the use of that email address and mobile number for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) to provide information and for contact using SMS and email that relates to this application. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have nominated a secure email address for RBDM to send correspondence to, and I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure the security of that information when received.
2. Fill in your application form Fill in the application before downloading and printing it.

   1. *
      Child's name conditions

      I understand that, as parents, we have the right to choose the first names of our child. However, the Registrar-General may refuse to register a name that is a prohibited name.
   1. New first names

      1. If your application is approved, these are the first names your child will use. Do not include the child's family name.
         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
   2. Why do you want to change your child's name? * Give us detailed reasons for wanting to register a change to your child’s name. Telling us that it is ‘personal’ or ‘for passport’ is not enough information—your application may be refused, and the application fee not refunded.
   3. Child's birth details As shown on your child's birth certificate.

      1. Child's name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If your child doesn’t have a family name on their birth certificate and only use the name above, enter n/a.
      2. Date of birth *dd/mm/yyyy
      3. Place of birth

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
   4. Parents' details As shown on your child's birth certificate.

      1. Mother or registered parent's name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If the mother or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      2. Father or registered parent's name If no father or parent is on your child's birth certificate enter n/a.

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If the father or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      3. Other parents' or person with parental responsibility details

         Has a parent’s or person with parental responsibility’s name changed since your child’s birth (or since parental responsibility was granted)? *

         • Yes
         • No

         You will need to show us supporting documents for any change of name since your child’s birth.

         Is only one parent or person with parental responsibility applying to change the child’s name? *

         • Yes
         • No

         Normally both parents on the birth certificate must apply together, or both people with legal parental responsibility. You can apply alone if you are the only registered parent, you have sole parental responsibility, the other parent has passed away, or you have a Queensland Magistrates Court order.
      4. Who is applying

         Tell us who is applying *

         • Both parents or persons with legal parental responsibility are applying together
         • Only 1 parent is shown on the birth certificate, parenting order, child protection order or will
         • Other person on birth certificate or person with legal parental responsibility has passed away
         • Queensland Magistrates Court has approved the name change

         You will need to provide a certified photocopy of the death certificate.

         You will need to provide a certified photocopy of the court order.

         1. Your current name As shown on your proof of ID.

            1. First name *
            2. Middle name(s)
            3. Family name * If you don't have a family name and only use the name above, enter n/a.
         2. Relationship to the child *

            • Registered parent
            • I have full responsibility under a parenting order
            • Guardian under a child protection order
            • Guardian appointed by a will
         3. You will need to provide a certified copy of the parenting order.
         4. You will need to provide a certified copy of the child protection order.
         5. You will need to provide certified copies of the will and the parents’ death certificates.
         6. Home address

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country
         7. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *

            • Yes
            • No
         8. Postal details

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country
         9. Contact number * Mobile preferred
         10. Email *
         11. Confirm mail *
         12. *
             Certificate order confirmation

             I understand that any certificates ordered will be posted to the address above.
         13. Order details

             Type of certificate
             1. 1. What type of certificate would you like to order?
                • 1 official birth certificate (with sex)—$54.40
                • 2 official birth certificates (with sex)—$108.80
                
                
                • 1 official birth certificate (without sex)—$54.40
                • 2 official birth certificates (without sex)—$108.80
         14. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes

             • Registered post—within Australia ($8.10)
             • Express post—within Australia ($8.55)
             • Standard post (no charge)
             • International registered mail ($18.55)

             
             

             1. The total cost is:
             
             
      5. Other person applying

         1. Relationship to the child *

            • Registered parent
            • I have full responsibility under a parenting order
            • Guardian under a child protection order
            • Guardian appointed by a will
         2. You will need to provide a certified copy of the parenting order.
         3. You will need to provide a certified copy of the child protection order.
         4. You will need to provide certified copies of the will and the parents’ death certificates.
         5. Your current name As shown on your proof of ID.

            1. First name *
            2. Middle name(s)
            3. Family name * If they don't have a family name and only use the name above, enter n/a.
         6. Home address

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country
         7. Contact number * Mobile preferred
         8. Email *
         9. Confirm email *
         11. *
             Contact confirmation

             I understand that any certificate(s) ordered will be posted to the other person applying, but that I may need to be contacted
   5. Before I complete my application *

      I will check the details I have provided.
      I am aware of the refund policy—the fee I pay is to submit my application and for RBDM to review it.

      Your application is almost ready to download and print

      Please take the time to look over the details you have provided.

You don't use this form

If your child was born or adopted overseas and has been living in Queensland for at least 12 months, see changing your child’s name before they turn 18.

If your child was born or adopted in another Australian state or territory, you need to apply to the interstate registering authority.

You don't use this form

See changing your child’s name before they turn 18.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child’s first names until you have authority.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child's first names until you can prove your identity. You can contact us if you need more information about this.

Online: our general enquiry form.

By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for a change of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and nongovernment agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.