Change your name

Part of the Name changes topic

You can legally change your name in Queensland. Apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriage and pay a fee.

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In short

You can use this service to:

  • change the name of an adult born or adopted in Queensland
  • change the name of an adult born or adopted overseas but lived in Queensland for the last 12 months.

You must submit your completed application form, ID and supporting documents by post or in person.

Start the online form for an adult born or adopted in Queensland

Start the online form for an adult born or adopted outside Queensland

What you should know

There are rules about:

There are certain situations where you can apply for an exception to the rules.

If you were born or adopted in Queensland, you can choose to get:

  • a new birth certificate with your updated name
  • a change of name certificate or
  • for an additional fee you can choose to get both.

If you were born or adopted overseas, you will get:

  • a change of name certificate.

If your name change is approved you must update your name with organisations and on your official ID documents.

Who can use this service

You can apply to change your name if:
Correct. you are over 18
Correct. you were born or adopted in Queensland
Correct. you were born or adopted overseas, currently live in Queensland and have lived here for the past 12 months.
Don't use this service if:
Incorrect. you were born in another Australian state or territory
Instead, apply in that state or territory.
Incorrect. you want to change your name following a relationship change
Instead, read changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce.
Incorrect.you are under 18
Instead, get your parent to change a child's name.

How to apply to change your name

Choose how to submit and follow the steps.

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    • Last updated:
    26 March 2026