This page is for people who:
Have previously registered a change of name in Victoria
Need to correct the change of name certificate
The person (adult or child) whose name was changed was born overseas.
We assess all corrections before making them.
If the person whose name was changed was born in Victoria, visit Correct a birth certificate.
If the name was changed interstate, contact the Registry in that state or territory.
We'll ask you for the following information during the application process:
As a minimum, we ask for:
We ask you to return the original certificate before we can issue a new, corrected version.
Post the original certificate to our mailing address. Please include your order number.
Once we’ve corrected the record, we’ll send you a new certificate free of charge.
You’ll need to provide a Statutory Declaration (External link) explaining why. Learn more about how to digitise and upload documents.
Once we've corrected the record, you'll need to apply for a new change of name certificate. There is a fee for the new certificate.
We recommend that you don’t order a new certificate until we’ve corrected the record.
The evidence we ask for depends on the correction you want to make. Check the 'Evidence required' tab.
For documents in a language other than English, provide an English translation by a qualified translator. Learn more about translated documents.
One of the easiest ways to prove your identity is by presenting your driver licence (if it confirms your residential address) and your passport.
Alternatively, there are other ways to prove your identity.
If you're applying for a child over 18, you'll also need to provide third-party authority.
The evidence listed below covers the most common correction requests. If you can't provide the evidence listed, send the best evidence you have available.
If we hold the evidence (for example, a birth certificate) you don't need to provide a copy of it.
| Correction | Acceptable evidence |
|---|---|
|
Any name on the certificate |
Provide evidence of correct name: Australian born:
Overseas born:
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| Date or place of birth |
Evidence of correct date or place of birth:
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Check our certificate turnaround times.
If it's urgent, apply online then contact us.
The fees are non-refundable except as set out in our Refunds page.
| Whereabouts of original certificate | Comments | Price |
|---|---|---|
| If you return the original change of name certificate |
No fee for certificate (There may be a postage and handling fee for the new certificate. Check Postage, below) |
$0.00 |
| If you do not return the original change of name certificate | The price of a legal change of name certificate applies | $52.30 |
Postage fees are additional.
We can’t refund postage fees if you decide to collect your certificate(s) in person.
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | Express post | $10.00 |
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | International express | $54.10 |
See Australia Post (External link) for product details.
Check the Payment methods we accept.