Fill in a changing your child's first names within a year of birth application form

Use this application form to change your child's first names before they turn 1 if they were born or adopted in Queensland.

Then you will need to gather your supporting documentation and submit with your printed form.

Step 1—Complete this part online

1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
2. Download and print the completed application form.

Step 2—Complete on paper and submit

3. Have another adult (18 or older) witness your signature(s) in the declaration section.
4. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
   Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
5. Submit the application form to us and pay the fee, either:
   1. by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST  QLD  4002
   2. in person at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Step 3—What next

6. If your application is approved, you will need to change your child’s name everywhere they are registered in the community.

1. Can you change your child's first names?

   1. Was your child's birth or adoption registered in Queensland? *

      • Yes
      • No
   2. Is your child 1 year or older? *

      • Yes
      • No
   3. Are you the child's birth parent or legal guardian, or do you have legal authority? *

      • Yes
      • No
   4. I understand that if both parents are recorded on a child’s birth certificate, both need to sign this application form—unless I have a Queensland Magistrates Court approval or I am the child's court-appointed legal guardian (and will provide evidence with the application).
   5. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide

      • Yes
      • No
   6. By using this online service and by providing an email address and mobile number, I consent to the use of that email address and mobile number for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) to provide information and for contact using SMS and email that relates to this application. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have nominated a secure email address for RBDM to send correspondence to, and I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure the security of that information when received.
2. Fill in your application form Fill in the application before downloading and printing it.

   1. *
      Child's name conditions

      I understand that, as parents, we have the right to choose the given names of our child. However, the Registrar-General may refuse to register a name that is a prohibited name.
   1. New first names

      1. If your application is approved, these are the first names your child will use. Do not include the child's family name.
         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
   2. Child's birth details As shown on your child's birth certificate.

      1. Child's name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If your child doesn’t have a family name on their birth certificate and only use the name above, enter n/a.
      2. Date of birth *dd/mm/yyyy
      3. Place of birth

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
         3. Country *
   3. Parents' birth details As shown on your child's birth certificate.

      1. Mother's name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If the mother doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      2. Father or parent's name If no father or parent is on your child's birth certificate enter n/a.

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name * If the father or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      3. Have the parents' or legal guardians' names been changed before (outside of marriage/civil partnership)? *

         • Yes
         • No
      4. Parents' or legal guardians' name change details (If you chose 'Yes' above)

         1. You will need to provide supporting documents of any previous change of name.
         2. Parent or legal guardian 1

            • What is your relationship to your child? *

              • Mother
              • Father/parent
              • Legal guardian
            • Name change details

              1. First name *
              2. Middle name(s)
              3. Family name * If the parent or legal guardian doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
            • Date of name change * dd/mm/yyyy
            • How you changed your name * Change of name, deed poll
         3. Another parent or guardian changed their name

         1. Parent or legal guardian 2
            (If you chose 'Another parent or guardian changed their name' above)

            • Relationship to child *

              • Mother
              • Father/parent
              • Legal guardian
            • Name change details

              1. First name *
              2. Middle name(s)
              3. Family name * If the parent or legal guardian doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
            • Date of name change * dd/mm/yyyy
            • How you changed your name * Change of name, deed poll

         For additional names provide the details on a statutory declaration.
      5. If both parents are on your child's birth certificate, both parents need to apply, unless you have a Queensland Magistrates Court order.
      6. Are both parents applying to change your child's name? *

         • Yes
         • No
      7. The reason only one parent or legal guardian is applying * For example, if only the mother is listed on the birth certificate. (If you chose 'No' above)
      8. Who is applying (Applicant A)

         1. What is your relationship to your child? *

            • Mother
            • Father/parent
            • Legal guardian
         2. Your current name (as shown on your proof of ID)

            1. First name *
            2. Middle name(s)
            3. Family name * If applicant A doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
         3. Home address

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country *
         4. Is your postal address different to your home address? *

            • Yes
            • No
         5. Postal details (If you chose 'Yes' above)

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country *
         6. Contact number * Mobile preferred
         7. Email *
      9. Who is applying (Applicant B)

         1. What is your relationship to your child? *

            • Mother
            • Father/parent
            • Legal guardian
         2. Your current name (as shown on your proof of ID)

            1. First name *
            2. Middle name(s)
            3. Family name * If applicant B doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
         3. Home address

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country *
         4. Is your postal address different to your home address? *

            • Yes
            • No
         5. Postal details (If you chose 'Yes' above)

            1. Address line 1 *
            2. Address line 2
            3. Address line 3
            4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
               2. State or territory *
               3. Postcode *
            5. Country *
         6. Contact number * Mobile preferred
         7. Email *
   4. Before I complete my application *

      I will check the details I have provided.
      I am aware of the refund policy—the fee I pay is to submit my application and for RBDM to review it.

      Your application is almost ready to download and print

      Please take the time to look over the details you have provided.

You don't use this form

If your child was born or adopted overseas and has been living in Queensland for at least 12 months, see changing your child’s name before they turn 18.

If your child was born or adopted in Australia but outside of Queensland, you need to apply to the interstate registering authority.

You don't use this form

See changing your child’s name before they turn 18.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child’s first names until you have authority.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child's first names until you can prove your identity. You can contact us if you need more information about this.

Online: our general enquiry form.

By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

International +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)

(Phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm)

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for a change of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and nongovernment agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.