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What documentation do I require to change my name or date of birth with Curtin?
UPDATED 30 AUG 2024
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To update your legal name with Curtin (this includes your first name, last name or other names) you will need to provide:
▪ one primary form of identification; and ▪ one secondary form of identification.
When submitting your documents, ensure they meet Curtin’s documentation requirements.
Primary documents:
▪ Current driver licence issued by an Australian state or territory ▪ Proof of age card or Photo Card issued by an Australian state or territory ▪ Foreign residency identity card ▪ Current driver licence issued by a foreign government's driving/traffic/motor vehicle licensing authority ▪ Australian passport
▪ Citizenship certificate
▪ Birth certificate (or extract)
• Registered deed poll.
Secondary documents:
▪ Medicare card ▪ Centrelink card ▪ Department of Veterans' Affairs card ▪ Foreign passport ▪ National health card ▪ Social security card ▪ Veterans' card ▪ National insurance card
• Change of name certificate
• Marriage certificate (Only accepted to support name change after getting married).
To update your preferred name you are not required to provide any documentation. To update, you can submit a request to Curtin Connect via our online form.
To change your date of birth you will need to provide one form of evidence from the list below:
▪ Official Birth Certificate (or Extract) ▪ Passport.