Change of Name Advertising

 

In Australia, if you want to change your name, you will need to advertise your intention to do so in a newspaper. This is required by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996. The purpose of this requirement is to allow any interested parties, such as family members or creditors, to object to the name change if they have grounds to do so. 

To change your name in Australia, you will need to first apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in your state or territory. You will need to provide proof of your identity and the reason for the name change, as well as any supporting documentation.

Once your application has been approved, you will need to arrange for your name change to be advertised in a newspaper. This can typically be done through the newspaper itself or through a registered change of name advertiser. The advertisement must be published at least once a week for two consecutive weeks.

After the advertisement has been published, you will need to provide the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages with a copy of the published notice. Once this has been received, your name change will be registered

and your new name will be legally recognized.

In summary, changing your name in Australia involves applying to the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, arranging for your name change to be advertised in a newspaper, and providing the Registry with a copy of the published notice. This process is designed to ensure that any interested parties are notified of the name change and have the opportunity to object if they have grounds to do so.