Many couples ask me about changing their name once they are married. 

Changing your name is quite a simple process.  In NSW, a partner can begin using their spouses’ surname once they are legally married.  If you intend to change your surname to your partner’s surname on an official document such as a passport or driver’s licence, most agencies will require evidence that your marriage is valid and legally registered in NSW.  That’s why it is so important to use a trusted, experienced, and most importantly qualified marriage celebrant.    

Tip – ask your celebrant if they can order your Certificate of Marriage online from Births Deaths and Marriages. This will save you from having to go through the ordering process at a later date.

The only kicker is if you intend to formally hyphenate your surname with your spouse the NSW Government requires you to change your name in the same method that applies to individuals not married.  The good news is, if you are eligible, the change of name process can be completed easily online via the NSW Government website.

As a preferred Coffs Harbour Celebrant, I am here to guide you every step of the way. It’s all part of my 100% stress-free guarantee.

Married By Simon – Celebrating happiness since 2008

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  • Simon is a delightful, friendly and very passionate celebrant. I value his warmth, care and enthusiasm for a professional and loving celebration – I am very happy to recommend his services. Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author, Coffs Harbour

    Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author

  • Simon redefines the way a ceremony should be.  Words can’t describe how happy we were with everything he did.  Thank you again!

    Scott and Tameka

  • We would just like to THANK YOU for such a perfect and personal ceremony. Our guests thought you were a friend we had known for years (we didn’t tell them any different). There were so many positive comments about the work you did. We loved that you kept the ceremony about us, that you talked about our story and you were so professional. Great suggestion about the music playing throughout. We would highly recommend you to all of our friends and family (even strangers). I also believe that you made such an impact, our guests would be recommending you to their people.

    Your work was very much appreciated!! We can not thank you enough, Simon!!

    Pav & Jacob

  • Thank you for everything you did leading up to and during our ceremony.  Your friendly and confident approach made us feel very comfortable and at ease on the big day and you played a big part in that we just wanted to say thank you very much.

    Rohan and Simone

  • Thank you for the amazing job you did at our wedding.  Everyone loved the ceremony and commented on how good you were.  We were so happy and had a beautiful day.  Thanks again.

    Sherrene and Karl

  • We would like to thank you for the great job you did at our beach wedding. You were so professional and caring about everything and everyone. You had all the equipment set up on the beach and everyone was able to hear you clearly. You made our day so special and stress free. We have been to a lot of weddings and the celebrants don’t come anywhere near your presentation. At the end of the ceremony everyone was commenting on how personal the ceremony was and how modern you presented yourself at the ceremony. We highly recommend having Simon for your wedding. As a celebrant you would not find a more professional, caring, honest, young and touching one like him. Thanks Simon.

    Angela and Lucas