Australian Electoral Commission

Change your name

Updated: 17 December 2012

If you change your name, you must update your details on the electoral roll or you could be removed and you will be unable to vote.

To change your name, fill in the online form then print, sign and return the form to the AEC.

Already submitted your form? Check the status using the receipt number provided.

Evidence of identity

You will need to provide:

  • your driver's licence number, or
  • your Australian passport number, or
  • have your identity confirmed by a person on the electoral roll.

Other ways to change your name

When updating your enrolment details you might also need to update your personal details with your state and territory road traffic authority.

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