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What documentation do I require to change my name or date of birth with Curtin?
UPDATED 02 OCT 2025
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6:16AM
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 or gender, 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.