bdm.nsw.gov.au Replace a Change of Name Certificate : New South Wales Registry

Name of the Organization : New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Type of Facility : Replace a Change of Name Certificate
Country : Australia

Website : http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/change-of-name/replacement-certificate.aspx

Replace a Change of Name Certificate:

If you have changed your name or your child’s name and would like a Replacement Change of Name certificate, you can apply online, by mail, or in person at a service centre.

Related : NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages Order a Family History Certificate : www.statusin.org/6927.html

Apply Online : http://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/replace-change-name-certificate
Download Forms : http://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/forms-fees-fines

What you’ll need:
your personal and contact details
** a completed Replacement Change of Name Certificate form (online, in person or by mail)
** the details of the Change of Name certificate required
** your personal identity documents as specified on the form
** a scanner or phone/tablet camera so you’ll be able to upload the copies of your identity documents (if applying online), and
** a letter giving you permission to be provided with the Replacement Change of Name Certificate form (if applicable).

How to apply:
** Check the eligibility requirements.
** Click the ‘Apply online’ button.
** Register or sign in to the NSW Government Licensing Service.
** Provide details of the Certificate.
** Enter the applicant’s details.
** Enter the order details.
** Upload your 3 identification documents.
** Enter your payment information.
** Read and acknowledge the declaration.
** Submit your application for processing.

Who’s eligible?:
** This application form can be used to apply for a replacement copy of an existing Change of Name certificate.
** If you are the person named on the certificate, the Change of Name certificate can be issued to you.
** If you are the parent of a child over the age of 18, you are entitled to the replacement certificate if you applied for the original change of name.

If you DO meet the above criteria, you must provide 3 copies of your own identification.

If you DO NOT meet the above criteria, you must provide:
** A letter of authority from the subject or next of kin giving permission to apply. Please include their address, daytime telephone number and signature.
** Three copies of identification from the subject or next of kin.
** Three copies of your own identification.

Where solicitors apply for certificates on behalf of clients, they must provide:
** A letter on company letterhead stating the reason required (‘legal’ is not sufficient; a specific reason is needed, for example, for a passport application), together with the name of the client the solicitor is acting for.
** The letter must be accompanied by a completed application form, and a copy of your Law Society ID Card or Practising Certificate.
** Solicitor’s name must be written in the Applicant’s Details section.
** Payment must be made with a company or trust cheque, or company credit card.

To make sure that you have all the information and documentation you need to complete this transaction, please visit Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Need help?:
We’re happy to help you with this transaction.

Feel free to call us on 13 77 88 or visit a service centre