Note a change of name in a birth or adoption register

If you have changed your name in another state or through another legal process—such as by deed poll—you can apply to note the change with us, if your birth or adoption was registered in Queensland and you have evidence of the change.

If you request an updated birth certificate with this application, or you apply for a new birth certificate in the future, we will issue it showing both the name registered at your birth and your new name.

In most cases, you don’t need to apply to change your name if you are changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce. Organisations will have different requirements for what proof they need and how you tell them, so you should contact them directly.

If you were born or adopted in another Australian state or territory you need to apply to the interstate registry office.

Certificate options

The application fee does not include a certificate—you have to pay for one.

You will be able to choose an updated birth certificate, either with or without sex shown.

Documents you will need to provide

You must provide:

• certified proof of ID
• evidence of the change of name, such as a
  • deed poll document
  • change of name document from another state
  • court order.

When applying by post, you will need to have copies of your proof of ID and supporting documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.

Your application will not be approved if:

• you have not provided enough documentation to establish your identity
• the change of name appears to be for a fraudulent or other improper purpose
• the name you've chosen is a prohibited name.

Detailed rules and requirements are outlined in our change of name and prohibited names policies.

Rules for noting your change of name

To note a change of name you must:

• have been born or adopted in Queensland
• show evidence of your change of name
• not have chosen a prohibited name.

How to apply

To apply to note a change of name you need to:

1. Read and understand the rules above.
2. Download, print and complete the note a change of name application form.
3. Attach your certified proof of ID, change of name document(s) and the correct certified supporting documents, as required.
4. Have another adult (18 or older) witness your signature on the declaration section of the application form.
5. Pay the fee.
6. Submit your application form, supporting documents and payment to us by post or in person.

Download the note a change of name application form

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Submit by post

Post your completed application form with your certified documents and payment to:

Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 15188
CITY EAST  QLD  4002

Submit in person

Visit the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane and bring your completed application form, proof of ID and supporting documents.

Pay the fee

You will need to work out the total cost of your order and make sure you pay the correct amount.
You can pay:

• at the customer service centre
• by EFTPOS or credit card
• with a business account cheque
• with a bank cheque
• with a money order
• by post
• within Australia
• by credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
• with a business account cheque
• with a bank cheque
• with a money order
• from overseas
• by credit card.

We will accept cash at the customer service centre but prefer contactless payments such as EFTPOS or credit card.

We do not accept personal cheques or cheques issued from outside Australia (in any currency).

Make Australian-drawn cheques and money orders payable to 'Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages'.

Application fees

Item	Cost
Note a change of name in the birth or adoption register	$42.45
Updated official birth certificate—with sex shown (standard postage included)	$54.40
Updated official birth certificate—without sex shown (standard postage included)	$54.40

Postage fees

Standard postage is included in the price when you order a certificate to be sent by mail.

You can choose to have your certificate sent by express or registered post for a fee.

Item	Cost
Express post	$8.55
Registered post	$8.10
International registered mail	$18.55

We value identity protection, so we recommend that you choose registered post. This ensures your certificate's delivery can be tracked and delivered to you more securely within Australia.

International registered mail is used for overseas deliveries. However, this can’t be tracked and signing on delivery is only available in some countries.

Our refund policy

The fee you pay is for you to submit your application and for us to review it.

You will lose the fee paid if we refuse your application or you cancel it after we have started to review it.

Please read our refund policy.