Any Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over can apply for a legal name change at Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). You don’t need a legal name change if you were married in Australia and you are taking or removing your spouse’s name.
How much does it cost to change your name on your Australian passport?
If you hold a passport with at least two years validity remaining, and you change your family name to reflect your new relationship status, or any of your names following gender transition, you can apply for a replacement passport in your new name to be issued free of charge.
How do I renew my passport and change my name?
Please submit the following:
- Form DS-11.
- Your evidence of U.S. citizenship and photocopy of that evidence.
- Your original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order (no photocopies or notarized copies)
- Valid ID and photocopy of that ID.
- One color passport photo.
How much does an Australian citizenship cost?
Citizenship application fees (effective 1 July 2021)
| Application type | Fee from 1 July 2021 (amounts in AUD) |
|---|---|
| Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply | $315 |
| Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time | $130 |
| Renunciation of Australian citizenship (Form 128) | $265 |
What to change when you get married Australia?
Changing your name after marriage If you marry in Australia you can take the surname of your husband or wife without formally changing your name. You can usually change identity documents such as your driver’s licence and passport to your married surname by providing a copy of your standard marriage certificate.
How much is an Australian passport 2020?
Passport fees
| PASSPORTS | Fee |
|---|---|
| 10 – year validity passport (for persons aged 16 and over) | $301 |
| 5 – year validity passport (for children under 16) | $152 |
| 5 – year validity passport (optional for persons 75 and over) | $152 |
| Replacement passport | $189 |
Why is an Australian passport so expensive?
The cost of the Australian passport has increased 41 per cent in the last decade from $200, attributed to its technologically-advanced security measures.
How much does a name change cost in Tennessee?
You will be asked to pay a fee for submitting a name change petition and order, typically around $150. The court clerk will assign a court and hearing date.
