1. See if you are eligible to change your name in your state / territory. Go to your state's Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages for more information on eligibility. 2. Put careful consideration into your name change decision, ensure that you do really want to change your name, and what this new name will be. 3. Print off an application to register a change of name form (included in the kit), complete it and have it witnessed if applicable. 4. Collate the necessary identification documents. 5. If you are applying by mail, arrange to have your identification documents certified. 6. Post your application or attend the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to submit your application with the prescribed fee. 7. Once you have received your Change of Name Certificate, start changing your name with organisations.
