Change of Name (Personal)
The Change of Name (Personal) notification letter is for individuals who have officially changed any part of their name on the Registry and requires the transition of such details in areas like mailing address, work, medical records and financial organisations.
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Last updated November 10, 2024
Under 5 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
The Notification of Change of Name is a document you send to business and personal contacts, notifying them of your official name change. These letters are usually to sent to update personal records externally in order to maintain consistency with the Registry. If the announcement is sent to business contacts, it usually should be sent with proof of the legal name change, in order to avoid fraudulent activity and identity impersonation.
The Legal Risk Score of a Change of Name (Personal) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- It is largely an administrative change.
- It can be withdrawn or changed at any time.
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Deliver the document to the relevant party
This can be done through post, email, or in person.
Use this Change of Name (Personal) if:
You require updates of your own personal details for all relating organisations and personal contacts.
What does the Change of Name (Personal) cover?
- Your former name and mailing details;
- The recipient mailing details;
- Your changed full name;
- Proof of legal name change (business personnel only), Examples: copy of marriage certificate, driver's licence.
Other names for Change of Name (Personal) include:
Name Change Notification.
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