How to apply in person

The Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages issues certificates for changes of name registered in Western Australia from 31 January 1957. If the change of name occurred in another State, please contact the relevant Registry Office.

Certificates will only be issued where:

you are eligible to receive the certificate
suitable identification is provided
fees are paid

On payment of a fee and subject to eligibility, you can apply for a certificate in person at the Perth Registry Office. An application form can be completed when you come to the Registry or you can print an online application form and bring it with you (see downloads below). Also bring the appropriate identification with you.

Am I eligible to apply for a certificate?

A person must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a certificate and must provide their identification.

Please see the Registry’s Change of Name Certificate Access Policy (Home> Births, Deaths & Marriages> Change of Name> Change of Name Certificate Access Policy) for your eligibility.

If you are not an eligible applicant you must provide the written consent or authority from an authorised person and you must also provide identification for yourself and the person for whom you are acting. (See Letter of Authority download below).

Where do I apply?

We are located at Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth. The public counter is open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (except public holidays).

Payment

Payment is accepted by:

Cash/Cheque/Money order
Credit card (MasterCard or Visa only)
Eftpos (debit card)

Cheques or money orders should be made payable to: Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

If you want your document to be posted by "Express Post" an additional fee of $4 is payable for postage within Australia or $10 for international postage.

Delivery Times

Location	Year of change of name	Delivery time
Perth Registry Office	26 November 2001 onwards	While you wait
Perth Registry Office	31 January 1957 to 23 November 2001	If collected, three working days
Perth Registry Office	31 January 1957 to 23 November 2001 where additional priority service fee paid	While you wait
Perth Registry Office	31 January 1957 to 23 November 2001	If posted, allow up to five working days plus postal delivery time

Last Updated: 9-Mar-2009

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downloads

BDM450 - Replacement Change of Name Certificate

BDM600 - Letter of Authority

BDM450 - Replacement Change of Name Certificate

BDM600 - Letter of Authority

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