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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  • Hi Simon, we are on our honeymoon and remembering our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough for all that you did in making our ceremony special to us and the best everyone else has witnessed. Particularly our parents who doubted our decision for a civil celebrant – they loved every part of it! You exceeded our expectation and made us feel like we have known you all our lives. You calmed me and guided us all to make it a beautiful ceremony. Again, it was a great pleasure to have met you and shared the day with you.

    Dee and Adrian

  • 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

  • Brett and I would just like to thank you once again for being the celebrant for our wedding at Boat Harbour Beach. You were above and beyond all of our expectations. It was obvious that you made a real effort to get to know us individually and as a couple, but what really stood out to me is that you REALLY listened to what we wanted to portray about us and our love. You set the mood beautifully and everyone has commented on what a beautiful, fun and romantic ceremony it was. Thank you for giving us exactly what we wanted and we feel any other couple will be lucky to have you as their celebrant. We can’t recommend you anymore highly.

    Kara and Brett

  • Simon, we want to thank you for being part our celebrant, for marrying us and for being a huge part of our beautiful day.  Our ceremony was everything we wanted – relaxed, personal and special.  We appreciate your guidance throughout it all.  Thank you.  With love Karlee and Luke.

    Karlee and Luke

  • There is no possible way to thank you for the effort that you went to, to make our ceremony as personal and perfect as it was.  Almost two months on people are still talking about how wonderful you and our ceremony was.  Thank you so much Simon from the bottom of our hearts.  You made our day perfect.

    Jason and Shantelle

  • 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