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Not possible to change name by Deed Poll
« on: Sunday 18 May 08 05:01 BST (UK) »
Hi,

This little piece of legal knowledge may be useful for Queenslanders at least.  Can anyone tell me if this law exists in any other State of Australia.

Can I change my name by deed poll?

No, it is no longer possible to change your name by deed poll in Queensland.

How do I officially change my name?

You have to apply to the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to change your name if your birth was registered in Queensland or you were born outside Australia and you ordinarily reside in Queensland.

If your birth is registered in another state, you should refer to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in that state.

The Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages may need evidence of your identity, age and that the name change is not sought for any fraudulent or other improper purpose.

You can make an application to change your name once in every one year period.

Can I change my name unofficially?

You can legally use any name you wish provided its use is not meant to defraud. Many places such as banks will want to see proof of identity.

Do I have to change my name if I get married?

You are not required to change your name to that of your husband's upon marriage and can use your married or birth name without changing it at the Registry.

If you separate you can use your married or birth name without changing your name at the Registry. Many places such as banks will want to see proof of identity.

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Re: Not possible to change name by Deed Poll
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 18 May 08 09:30 BST (UK) »
I will give a prayer of  thanks that I wasn't born in Queensland - if it takes 3 months to get a copy of a birth certificate it is hard to imagine they would have anyone who would have any idea on the procedure to register a name change and how long it would take.

Is it just me or are others concerned about the "dumbing down" on any type of instructions from government organisations - and after reading them twice they are still impossible to understand!

NSW is the same, as of 1996 - I find their text much easier to read - it sounds as if they are talking to adults.
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/changeName/changeName.htm

I would thus assume all the states  have similar.

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Re: Not possible to change name by Deed Poll
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 18 May 08 11:11 BST (UK) »
Thanks, andcarred!  I always thought that deed poll was the way one changed one's name (apart from marriage!), so I've been educated.

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