Once your Authorised Celebrant registers your marriage with the State Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages - where you had your marriage ceremony - you will be able to apply for a standard marriage certificate. The standard marriage certificate is issued by the government and is different from the commemorative certificate that you, your witnesses and celebrant signed on your wedding day. Most organisations will only accept the BDM-issued standard certificate as evidence for the name change process.
First Check List - Prioritise
will
drivers license / passport
back accounts / credit and/or debit cards
employer
electoral role
Australian Tax Office / superannuation / accountant
business name registration / Australian Business Number
Centrelink
Second Check List - Kids, Cars and House
school / child-care providers
car rego / insurance / breakdown service / road toll account
mortgage provider/ landlord / agency
providers for utilities: electricity / gas / water / internet / pay TV / home phone / mobile
home insurance
council rates
online shopping accounts
Third Check List - Body, Mind and Soul
library membership
myGov / medicare / doctor / dentist / health care providers
insurance: life / health
gymnasium / sports club
social clubs / loyalty cards / store cards
voice mail
Fourth Check List - Cats, Dogs
dog / cat registration
pet microchip details
veterinarian
Do you have any questions about the change name process? If so, please contact me via email at lauretta@wrightcelebrations.com.au or via mobile phone (text or voice) on 0438 199 984.
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Credit: The check lists above have been adapted from my national association of professional Celebrants in Australia resource. I am a proud member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants Inc (AFCC). am fully covered by AFCC’s professional indemnity and public liability insurance and am provided with a Copyright License for Celebrant Associations. I follow and respect its Code of Ethics www.afcc.com.au