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Changing Your Name

If you wish to change your name, or your child's name this site will give you information on what the requirements are.

Dealing with disputes

Family court, divorce, State Administrative Tribunal and other services dealing with disputes can be found on this site.

Enrolment - Check Your Details

Have you moved house? Changed your name? Need to check what the current details of your enrolment with the Electoral Commission are? On this site, enter your details to see if they match the information registered with the Electoral Commission.

First Home Owner Grant

When buying your first home you could be eligible for a one-off grant of $7000 if you meet certain eligibility criteria.

Getting married

Prior to getting married, there are certain legal requirements. This site details what is involved, justices of the peace, marriage certificates and the option of getting married at the Perth Registry Office.

Getting your affairs in order

What if a situation occurred and you were unable to make decisions for yourself or you passed away unexpectedly? This site has information on enduring powers of attorney, birth, death and marriage certificates, justices of the peace and making a will.

Identity

To prove your identity requires certain documentation. This site has information on how to get your birth certificate, change your name, as well as details on marriage and death certificates.

Law Compass

To guide citizens through their rights and responsibilities under Western Australian law, the Department of the Attorney General operates Law Compass. This community gateway aims to signpost people’s way through major life events and the legal system.

Life Events Website

Life Events are significant stages in your life - birth, eighteenth birthday, marriage, change of name and address, retirement, and death. From here you can select which organisations you wish to notify of one of these major events.

Researching Family History

If you are researching your family history, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has records relating to people who were born, married or died in Western Australia.

Tips for Homebuyers

If you're looking to buy a new or established home, you'll find some helpful hints here on how to go about it.

Wills and estate planning

If you want information on making a will, probate, guardianship, deceased estate administration or enduring power of attorney, you will find it here.
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