Change Your Name After Marriage in the Northern Territory
Changing your name after marriage is optional. Here is the plain-English version of what usually happens.
You do not have to change your name after marriage.
If you do want to use a married surname, you will usually need the official NT marriage certificate, not the ceremonial certificate from the day.
Common options
- keep your current surname
- use your spouse’s surname
- combine surnames
- use different names in different parts of life, if the organisation accepts that
What you usually need
- the official NT marriage certificate
- photo ID
- any other ID documents the organisation asks for
Places people often update
- passport
- driver’s licence
- bank
- Medicare
- electoral roll
- employer
- insurer
Official NT guidance:
Need the certificate first?
See How to get your marriage certificate in the Northern Territory.