After
her wedding, a bride has a choice of
surnames she can adopt , her maiden name or her husband’s name and no action is required
to put the change into place. However, many couples choose to combine their
surnames after marriage. It symbolizes
the unification and uniqueness of their love for each other. For example, following their marriage Mary
Long and Darren Newman become Mary and Darren Longnew.
Interestingly, more and more brides choose to keep their maiden name rather
than taking their husband’s after marriage.
There is no special action required
but to avoid confusion with family, friends and business associates, you
may wish to make a brief note when you send out thank-you cards or
letters. Some couples adopt a hyphenated
or combination surname or the bride’s surname.
If this is the case, it is highly recommended that you put a legal “Name
Change” into place. This can be done
online and is a relatively simple process.
However, unless you formally register your change of name, you may not
be granted an Australian passport in your new name. For more details about official name changes,
visit the Births Deaths and Marriages website - www.bdm.vic.gov.au
If you have any queries regarding your name change after marriage, please don't hesitate to contact me.
