Updating Names After Marriage

If you choose to change your name after marriage, it can feel like a big task, but with the right information, it's a smooth and manageable process.

Below is a comprehensive list of places where your name may need to be updated - saving you time and stress.

Think of me not as just your marriage celebrant but your inspirational personal assistant.

Ready to share all you need to know before, during and after your big day.

1.    Driver’s licence.

2.    Bank accounts.

3.    Credit cards.

4.    Medicare.

5.    Passport.

6.    Australian Electoral Roll (AEC).

7.    Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

8.    Centrelink.

9.    Utilities (electricity, gas, water).

10.  Communications (mobile, internet).

11.  Pay TV / Netflix / TV subscriptions.

12.  Insurance (car, house, health, life, income protection).

13.  Superannuation.

14.  Investments and shares.

15.  Frequent Flyer.

16.  Loyalty Clubs.

17.  Auto clubs (RACV).

18.  Sports clubs (racing clubs, football clubs).

19.  Memberships (library, gym, etc.).

20.  Your employer.

21.  Magazine subscriptions.

22.  Australian Business Registrar (if you are a director of a company).

23.  Local council (if you pay rates).

24.  Landlord/agent (if renting) and rental bonds.

25.  Your children’s school (if applicable).

26.  Professional services (your accountant, lawyer, health care specialists).

27.  Online (Facebook, eBay, LinkedIn).

28.  Road toll accounts.

29.  Australian Organ Donor Register.

30.  Pet Microchip Company.

31.  Voicemail.