Does anyone know of any free websites that will give you a list of things that you need to change you name when you get married?? If you know of a site that gives this list of Canadian items that would be even better.
2007-02-04 01:35:43 · 6 answers · asked by ventity325 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Who can change their name?
The process varies between provinces and territories. In general, an application must be submitted, conforming to the Change of Name Act specific to that province or territory. People who have reached the age of majority in the province or territory where they live (usually 18 or 19) can apply to change their name. Those younger than the required age, can still change their names if they have been married, have a common-law relationship, or have their guardian's consent, by submitting an application.
To be eligible, you must have either been born in the province or territory, or have lived there for a certain period of time before the application was submitted — ranging from three months to a year.
What do I need to do change my name?
A name-change application needs to be submitted to either the ministry of government services, court of justice, registrar of civil status, or vital statistics office, depending on the province or territory (see below).
Extensive documentation is always required. If you are born in Canada, original birth certificates and identity documents must be submitted. Otherwise, certified copies of immigration papers, and a permanent resident card are needed.
Applications also require detailed background information, including occupation, criminal history (if one exists), prior name changes, where and how long the applicant has lived in the province/territory, and marital status.
A guarantor or sponsor — defined as a non-relative who the person has known for more than a year — is often needed. But some provinces require more. Fingerprints must be submitted to change your name in British Columbia and Alberta.
more on it here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/name-change/
2007-02-04 02:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by sknymnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. I still haven't been able to change it. They told me I had to change my license first. So I went in with my Birth Certificate, Drivers LIcense, ID card, Marriage certificate and social security card and now they are telling me I need certified medical or education transcripts with my maiden name and birthdate on them!
My old high school claims to never certify anything, the doctors office is in complete confusion and my college...do I really want to drive 3 hours and pay god knows how much for them to give me crap about it?
2007-02-04 11:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to change your Social Security card, drivers license, insurance info, bank info, bills, etc....everything that can be used as identification needs to have the new name, most times there is no charge you just call the business and tell them you need to change your name, now for the Social Security card you'll need to fill out a new application, but to file joint taxes you need to have your S.S. card in the new name.
2007-02-04 09:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you change your SS card first. You won't be able to get your new drivers license until you have the SS card first. Everything else is a piece of cake after that. Congrats!!!
2007-02-04 10:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many of the things you will need to change will require a certified copy of your marriage license. Definently change SSN first, it will make everything lse easier.
2007-02-04 10:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lynny K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much trouble !!! I kept mine....I love my husband to death but you have to be realistic, a person can change from one day to another & u will have to go to the trouble of changing your name again !!
2007-02-04 12:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by Pixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋