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Q. When Can I Start Changing My Name?
A. As soon as you receive your marriage certificate, so not until after your wedding day!

Q. What If I Want To Hyphenate My Maiden And Married Surnames?
A. Once you have your marriage certificate you can change your name in the same way as if you were changing it to just your husband's surname.

Q. If We’re Going Overseas For Our Honeymoon, Do I Need To Change My Passport?
A. No, in all likelihood you won't have time to change your passport before you leave on honeymoon. Use your maiden name when travelling overseas on your honeymoon, so all your identification matches. Flight reservations and hotel bookings etc, should also be made in your maiden name. If there is sufficient time between your wedding day (when you'll receive your marriage certificate) and the day you leave for your honeymoon, you may be able to have a passport issued in your married name. To do this, you will first have to change some other form of identification to your new name, e.g. your drivers licence, as you will need to present this and your marriage certificate with your application for a new passport.

Q. Do I Have To Show My Original Marriage Certificate When Changing My Name?
A. Most records can be changed via the mail or they can be faxed.

Q. Do I Have To Change My Name On Everything?
A. No. Many women choose to retain their maiden name at their workplace, and use their married name in their personal life.

17 Dec 2007 - ttest, Clarence, NSW
Nice tips! Thanks!

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