Update personal details

If you wish to change your name, you must complete the relevant 'change details' form. When completing the form, you must provide your old and new details. You can also update your contact details if they have changed.

You must return a hard copy of the relevant form to legalsuper along with any required evidence and certified information.

Download the form that is relevant to you. Please note you only need to complete the applicable parts of the form.

Changing your name

If you have changed your name, you will need to prove the link between your old name and your new name. You will also need to provide:

• a completed change of details form; 
• a certified linking document; and
• certified ID (see the guide below).

A linking document can be:

• marriage certificate; 
• deed poll; or 
• change of name certificate from the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office. 
   

Changing your date of birth

If the date of birth or name that is recorded in your personal details with legalsuper is incorrect, this will need to be updated to reflect your true date of birth. 

You will need to provide: 

• a completed changed of details form; and
• certified ID (see the guide below).

Guide to certified ID 

If you need to prove your identity to legalsuper, you will need to submit one or two forms of acceptable proof of identity. You must provide certified copies of your original documents.
 

One of the following documents:
a. driver’s licence issued under State or Territory law; or 
b. passport.

Or

One of the following:
c. birth certificate or birth extract; or 
d. citizenship certificate issued by the Commonwealth; or 
e. pension card issued by Centrelink that entitles the person to financial benefits; 

And one of the following:
f. letter from Centrelink regarding a Government assistance payment; or 
g. notice issued by Commonwealth, State or Territory Government or local council within the past twelve months that contains your name and residential address; or 
h. a bank statement or utility notice with your current mailing address. 

A certified document means a document that has been certified as a ‘true copy’ of an original document by one of the following: 

• Barrister or solicitor 
• Branch manager of a bank 
• Councillor of a municipality 
• Financial planner 
• Justice of the Peace 
• Medical, dental or veterinary practitioner 
• Minister of religion 
• Pharmacist 
• Police officer 
• Qualified accountant 
• Teacher 

The certification should be dated and include the full name, address and type of authority (from the above list) of the person certifying. The document bearing the original certifying signature must be received by legalsuper and therefore CANNOT be faxed or scanned and emailed. Although they may be qualifying members of the legal profession, members (as well as their family members) cannot certify their own ID.

If you are signing on behalf of another person you’ll need one of these: 

• Guardianship papers; or 
• Power of Attorney.