Contributor
Chris Gunasekera, Lawyer, Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Overview
Changing your name is a simple process. A new name is to be recognised simply if it is established by usage. However, many government departments require written evidence of a change of name; this can be obtained through Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria.
This section includes the following topics:
- Changing a name
- Names and marriage
- A child’s name
- Changing registered parentage details
- Passports and evidence of a name change
- More information
- Contacts
A PDF of this chapter from The Law Handbook 2020 can be purchased for only $5.50. To purchase, visit the Fitzroy Legal Service online store.