You may apply for a certificate: Online at

• www.cbs.sa.gov.au
• Payment only by credit card.

By post

• Complete the application form and mail it with a copy of your identification and a cheque or money order (payable to Births, Deaths and Marriages) or your credit card details to the: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office, GPO Box 1351, Adelaide SA 5001. Phone 131 882

Paying in person

• Payment can be made in person at:

Consumer and Business Services

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office

Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St

Adelaide SA 5000

Service SA customer service centres in:

• Berri
• Gawler
• Kadina
• Mount Gambier
• Murray Bridge
• Naracoorte
• Port Augusta
• Port Lincoln
• Port Pirie
• Whyalla

All applications for certificates must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant's identification. Failure to provide identification will result in processing delays with the application. The following documents are acceptable as identification:

• One (1) form of identification - showing photo, current name, address and signature, such as:
  • Current Australian Driver's licence
  • Proof of age card

OR

• Two (2) forms of identification - one must show current name and address and one must show signature, such as:
  • Passport
  • Centrelink or health care card
  • Pension / seniors card
  • Credit / direct debit card OR bank statement
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs card
  • Business & Occupational Services licence
  • Defence Force / Police service ID card
  • Current Australian firearms licence
  • Electricity / gas / other utilities account
  • Telephone / mobile account.

• For further information regarding proof of identity requirements, please refer to our Proof of Identity Policy.

Postal Addres

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office,

GPO Box 1351,

Adelaide, SA 5001.

Phone 131 882

Physical Address

Consumer and Business Services

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office

Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St

Adelaide SA 5000

Regional Service SA Centres http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services

Are only available to the registered person or their parents/legal custodians/guardians (documentary evidence required) if the child is less than 18 years.

Change of Name Certificate: $43.50

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application.

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• You may apply for the certificate either by online or by post or in person.
• The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application. However, due to high demand, sometimes be unable to meet our service charter standards for the provision of change of name certificates which are not held on computer.
• All applications for certificates are subject to the Registrar's Access Policy, which restricts access to records depending on the age of the record and the relationship of the applicant. This is to ensure the security and privacy of the subject matter(s) is maintained.
• Applicants are also required to provide evidence of their identification in accordance with the Proof of Identity Policy.
• You can obtain and lodge an application form for a change of name certificate at Regional Service SA Centres.

• Family name
• Given Names
• Name at Birth
• Proposed New Name
• Reason for Changing Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Sex
• Current Residential Address
• Daytime Telephone Number
• Email Address
• Fathers and Mothers Name
• If Previously Married Date and Place of Marriage

Applicant Details

• Applicant Name
• Residential Address
• Reason certificate is required
• Relationship of Applicant

You can apply to change your name by following the below instructions and procedure.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Application form of South Australia Change of Name Certificate http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/assets/files/app_for_cert_07.pdf

Regional Service SA Centres http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services

Proof of Identity Policy http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/identity.html

The Registrar's Access Policy http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/access.html

Fees for births, deaths and marriages http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/fees.html

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