Legal change of name
Change back to your name before marriage
Changes to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996
From 31 August 2022, changing your name in the Northern Territory will be different.
This does not apply to applications submitted before or on 30 August 2022.
Read more about these changes.
You may change back to the name you had before marriage at any time.
Many do this after a divorce or separation.
To find out more information about how to change your name back, contact the Births, Deaths and Marriages office.
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