Australia's name change, sorted

Your name is changing. We'll handle the hard part.

Answer a few simple questions and Surname Switch builds your personal plan: whether you even need a legal change, who to tell, in what order, and the exact messages to send. No forms maze, no guesswork.

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Takes about 3 minutes. Built for Australia. Free to see your full plan.

Driver licenceIn person
MedicareOnline
Your bankDraft ready
6 of 10 places updated. You're flying.

The question nobody answers clearly

Do you even need a legal name change?

Most people who marry in Australia do not, but no one tells them plainly, so they lose hours to confusion. Surname Switch gives you a clear yes or no in two minutes, with the reason and the exact proof you need. Free, before you pay a cent.

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55+organisations most people need to update
8states and territories, each with its own rules
3 minto build your plan and get your answer

How it works

Three steps from overwhelmed to done

The whole job, broken into a calm, guided flow you can finish on your phone.

Step 1

Answer a few questions

Tell us what's changing your name and where you live. We work out the rules for your situation, including whether you need a formal change.

Step 2

Get your personal plan

Everyone you need to tell, sorted into the smartest order so your updated ID unlocks the rest. Track each one as you go.

Step 3

Send the messages we draft

Each organisation gets a ready to send message written for you, with your details filled in. Add your account number and you're set.

Walk through the full process

Everywhere your name lives

Marriage, divorce, deed poll, or affirming your gender. Every state and territory. We cover the places that matter.

Government & IDLicence, Medicare, passport, myGov, ATO, electoral roll
MoneyBanks, cards, super, insurance, home loan
Work & studyEmployer, professional registration, LinkedIn, uni
Home & utilitiesPower, gas, water, internet, mobile, council
Life & loyaltyFrequent flyer, tolls, subscriptions, email, social
And the restAdd anything specific to you. Nothing gets forgotten.

Find your path

Whatever brought you here

Your situation decides your process. Start where you are.

After marriageTaking or adding your partner's surname.Read more → Divorce or separationReturning to your former name.Read more → By deed pollA new name by personal choice.Read more →
Affirming your gender

Why Surname Switch

The old way versus the easy way

Doing it yourself

  • Hours of Googling each organisation's process
  • Writing the same awkward email 50 times
  • No idea what order to do things in
  • Forgetting accounts for months

With Surname Switch

  • A clear answer on whether you need a legal change
  • Every message written for you, ready to send
  • The smartest order, with the reason explained
  • A progress tracker so nothing slips
Your details are treated with real care

We only ask for what a message actually needs, we never keep copies of your ID, and your details aren't stored once your kit is done. See exactly how we handle your data.

Pricing

See everything free. Pay only to finish fast.

Your plan and your legal answer cost nothing.

Free

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Everything you need to understand your name change.

  • Your legal change answer
  • Your full personalised plan
  • The right order, explained
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Full kit

$29 once

Every message drafted and ready, plus your tracker.

  • Everything in Free
  • Every message written for you
  • Forms prefilled where we can
  • Progress tracker and reminders
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See whether you need a legal change and get your full plan in minutes. Free to start.

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