Name of the Organization : Tasmania Department of Justice
Type of Facility : Register of Change of Name
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/bdm/home
Register of Change of Name :
Who can register a change of name?:
An adult can register a change of their name if:
** they are a resident of Tasmania (evidence of at least 12 months residence must be provided to establish this); or
** their birth is registered in Tasmania
Related : Department Of Justice Tasmania Apply For Marriage Certificate : www.statusin.org/6944.html
Parents can register a change of name for their child if:
** the child is a resident of Tasmania (evidence of at least 12 months residence must be provided to establish this, unless the Registrar approves an exception); or
** the child’s birth is registered in Tasmania
** Note: Children between the age of 12 and 18 must also complete a consent form.
Any person born outside Tasmania must supply a birth certificate. If born overseas you will also need to provide evidence of citizenship or permanent residency in Australia.
Can one parent apply to change a child’s name?:
Consent of both parents is required to change a child’s name. One parent can make application if they are the sole parent named on the child’s birth record. Where a parent’s whereabouts are unknown or they refuse to consent to the change of name, a Court Order approving the change of name is required.
Do I need to register a change of name when I marry?:
Change of name after marriage is done as a matter of custom not law. You can apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the State in which your marriage occurred for an official marriage certificate as evidence of a name change.
How do I register a change of name?:
Applicants will need to:
** fill in an Application for Change of Name form – Adult (over 18 years) or Application for Change of Name form – Child (under 18 years) (Acrobat Reader is needed to open these forms – download free copy)
** provide appropriate proof of identity. If your application is lodged by post photocopies of original documents must be certified as a “true and correct copy” by a Justice of the Peace or Registry Office staff.
** Pay the fee
Please note: A child’s consent is required if the child is aged 12 years and over. A signed consent form must accompany the Statutory Declaration for Change of Name application.
Following registration of a change of name the applicant will receive a Change of Name Certificate.
You can get a replacement certificate by:
** completing a Change of Name Certificate application form
** provide proof of identity
** pay the fee
Please note: access provisions apply to all searches. Please refer to the Access Policy for a list of those provisions.
Record of Change of Name:
Historical:
Change of name records are unrestricted after 100 years.
Family:
Registered person.
Registered parent, non-parental custodian or guardian (if the child is less than 18 years old). Documentary evidence required to establish legal custody or guardianship.
Welfare:
Government or non-government welfare agency acting in interests of the registered person.
Access by missing person tracing services, such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army, are treated under the Registrar’s discretionary powers.
Estate Matters:
Executor, Administrator or Public Trustee. Applicants must name the testator or intestate deceased.
Law Enforcement:
Police (State or Federal) or National Crime Authority in pursuance of an investigation or preparation of a prosecution or pursuant to a valid warrant or court order.
Other “law enforcement” agencies may be allowed access on approval by the Registrar.
Consular:
Consular Office or foreign legation of the country of origin of the registered person or of one of the parents.
Statutory:
Any government body having right of access under Commonwealth or Tasmanian Legislation. Restricted to formal investigation. Agreements to how information is to be provided or for what cost may be entered into by the Registrar.
Implied Agent:
Solicitor or conveyancer acting for a person entitled to access under “Family” or “Estate Matters”. Documentary evidence required.
Other Agent:
Any person with written authority from, or power of attorney of, a person entitled to access under “Family” or “Estate Matters”. Documentary evidence required.
Deeds Poll :
As per Change of Name records above.