Change your name in the land register

If you're a registered land owner and you change your name, you should tell the Land Titles Office (LTO).

You can:

  • prepare the form yourself or
  • use the services of a professional like a licensed conveyancing agent or solicitor.

How to apply

Follow these steps:

Step 1. Print out the below form on one piece of paper using double sided printing.

Application to note change of name PDF (199.8 KB)
Application to note change of name DOC (46.0 KB)

Step 2. Fill in the form.

You can get the title details from the title certificate on the Northern Territory Title Search.

Step 3. Sign the original form in front of a qualified witness who will add their signature.

Step 4. Provide proof of the change of name. This can be one of the following:

  • original birth or marriage certificate issued by a Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) office
  • an original change of name certificate or instrument issued by a BDM office
  • an original current passport
  • for a company name change, a certified copy of the certificate of change of name
    • you can get the certificate from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

LTO may also ask for more proof. For example, a statutory declaration.

Step 5. Submit all of the below to your nearest LTO in person or post:

  • original application form
  • evidence of the name change
  • original title certificate - if you have had one issued.

All original identity documents will be sighted and returned to you.

If you're posting your application, include a self-addressed, return-registered envelope. This way, you can get your identity documents back.

Change back to your maiden name

If you're separated or divorced, you will need to submit all of the below:

  • original application form
  • original marriage certificate
  • original birth certificate.

You may also need a statutory declaration to confirm the details of the change.

If your title certificate is with a bank

You will need to ask your bank or financial institution to produce the title certificate.

Your bank or financial institution may charge a fee to do this.

After you apply

After you apply to change your name, you won't automatically get a new title certificate.

Find out how to get a new title certificate.

Contact

If you have any questions, contact LTO.


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