Fill in a change of name over 18 years application form if born overseas
Use this application form to change your name if you were born overseas but have been living in Queensland for over a year.
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
- Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
- Choose how you would like to pay.
- Review your details.
- Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
- Download and print the completed application form.
Step 2—Complete on paper and submit
- Have another adult (18 or older) witness your signature in the declaration section.
- Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted with your signed application. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit your application form and supporting documents to us
- by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST QLD 4002
- in person by requesting an interview appointment at the Brisbane registry customer service centre.
Step 3—What next
- If your application is approved, you will need to change your name with every organisation you have a personal account with.