Hello newly-weds!
Congratulations, you have received your official Marriage Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages and you’ve decided to change your name so here’s how to get started…
☞ Get half a dozen or so, J.P. certified copies of your official Marriage Certificate
☞ Having photo ID in your new name is the first thing you will need so, head to the Dept. of Transport to change your Drivers License details
☞ Then, prioritise these:
Medicare
Private Health Fund
Doctors
Life Insurance
Passport
Bank Accounts incl. credit/debit cards
Investments/shares
Employer
Solicitor - names on wills etc
Superannuation
Australian Tax Office
Accountant
☞ House & Car
Car rego/insurance
Toll
Car breakdown associations
Mortgage Provider
Landlord/Agency
Home Insurance
Electricity/Gas /Water/Phone/Internet/Pay TV Provider
Council Rates
☞ Mind, Body & Social
Dentist
Gym/Sports Clubs
Social Media
Email address
Voicemail message
Social Clubs
On-line shopping accounts eg. Afterpay 😍
☞ Bits ‘n’ Bobs
Loyalty Clubs/cards
Library
Professional Associations
Business name Registrations
Electoral Roll
Store Cards
Pet Registrations/Vets
School
Child-care Providers