Do I need to provide a Change of Name document?

You will only need to provide a Change of Name document if the identity documents you provide in your police check application display both your legal name and any of your previous or alias name details (for example, you provide a birth certificate in your maiden name and a driver’s licence in your married name).

If so, you will need to provide evidence of a name change (for example, a Change of Name document, a Marriage Certificate issued by a State or Territory Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages, or Divorce Papers issued by the Family Court). These documents must be originals or certified true copies. 

Alternatively, if you do not wish to provide a Change of Name document, you can ensure you only provide identity documents that display your legal name.