Polish citizens can ask for an administrative change of first or last name for important reasons (for example a humiliating or indecent name, or a name legally borne under another nationality). Marriage- or divorce-related surname changes go through marriage registration instead.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney (10 Trelawney Street, Woollahra NSW) covers Australia except the ACT; the Embassy in Canberra covers the ACT. Honorary consuls do not issue passports.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.
How to apply
Book an appointment on e-Konsulat | submit the application and documents in person or by post | the consul forwards the file to the chosen register office | collect the Polish copy of the certificate at the consulate or by post
Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.
Documents you need
- Application form
- Proof of Polish citizenship (valid passport or ID card, or citizenship document)
- Polish or Australian passport
- Original Polish birth certificate
- Original Polish marriage certificate
- Original name-change document with apostille and Polish translation
- Minors: both parents attend, passports of child and both parents, parents' marriage certificate, and signed consent of a child aged 13 or over
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 101
Processing time: Not stated; the consul forwards the application immediately.
Good to know
Translations: sworn translator or NAATI translation certified by the consul. Refusal can be appealed to the provincial governor. Page shows no date.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Poland's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Poland in Australia
- Acknowledgement of paternity
- Certificate for repatriation of a body or ashes to Poland
- Certification of a copy
- Certification of a signature
- Confirmation of Polish citizenship (or its loss)
- Legalisation of foreign documents
- National (D-type) visa
- Passport for a child under 12 (online application)
- Passport for a minor child
- Passport for an adult
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign birth certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign marriage certificate
- Report of a lost or damaged ID card
- Schengen (C-type) visa
- Temporary passport (adult)
- Work and Holiday national visa