Double barrelled name?

Question

I was just wondering if I have to notify anyone when making my name double barrelled when I marry.

When I say notify anyone, I mean, do I have to tell the registrar marrying us of my intention?

I spoke to the registrar she seemed @rsey!

I am in the UK

Answer 1

Options that may need, or will need, a Deed Poll
Many brides today are deciding against following the tradition of giving up their surname for their husband's surname because they wish to maintain a link to their family name by including their family name in their new married surname. Options that accommodate this are:

1. Double-barrelling your surnames
A double-barrelled surname uses both the couples' surnames. The two elements of the new surname can be linked by a hyphen or kept separate e.g. Smith-Jones or Smith Jones. It is personal choice whether a hyphen is used and which order the names are placed - although there is a tradition in some social circles to place the man's surname last. Most couples however decide the order by what sounds better when the new double-barrelled surname is spoken.

If you decide to have a double-barrelled surname, a Deed Poll is often required. Although some companies and organisations will change their records to show a double-barrelled surname upon presentation of the marriage certificate, many will not, particularly the financial institutions. A Deed Poll will guarantee that your double-barrelled surname will be accepted by everyone without question. Please note, government departments, including the Passport Office and DVLA, now accept marriage certificates as documentary evidence of a woman changing her surname to a double-barrelled surname. The only way to find out if you need a Deed Poll to get your non-government documents and records changed is to contact, for example, your bank, building society, credit card company and mortgage company etc and ask what their policy is for changing your surname to a double-barrelled surname upon marriage. No doubt, in time, all companies and organisations will follow the government's lead and allow women to double-barrel their surname by presentation of the marriage certificate.

2. A further option if you plan to double-barrel your surnames
If you will both be double-barrelling your surnames by Deed Poll, the cost of a second Deed Poll can be avoided if your husband-to-be changes his surname by Deed Poll before you marry. Consequently, upon marriage, you can take your husband's double-barrelled surname, in the traditional way, by using your marriage certificate as documentary evidence of your change of surname (because your husband's double-barrelled surname will be on your marriage certificate). Please note, your husband-to-be should only follow the above advice if he has sufficient time to get all the documents he will be taking with him on your honeymoon changed to his new double-barrelled surname, for example, his passport, travel documents, driving licence, credit cards etc. We suggest he should apply for his Deed Poll at least two months before your wedding to allow sufficient time to get everything changed before you travel on your honeymoon (he is strongly advised not to travel overseas carrying documents in different names). Your husband-to-be will also need to notify your minister or registrar that he has changed his surname by Deed Poll so your marriage notice can be amended to his new double-barrelled surname. Please note, before your marriage notice is amended, your husband-to-be may be asked to prove he has changed his name "for all purposes" by producing supporting documents such as his passport and driving licence showing his new double-barrelled surname. Therefore, it is advisable to get these documents changed first so they can be taken, with his Deed Poll, to your registrar or minister.

Hope this helps and good luck. x

Answer 2

I belive you are going to have to get an attorney and apply for a name change through the courts. You cant completely change your name on a marriage license unless you are taking your husbands name.

Then the courts will notify everybody like the registrar, the goverment agencies, and your creditors.

Answer 3

If you mean hyphenated, then you will have to make a legal name change, then make all the usual arrangements for documents and services which you must notify. Also the officiant would have to know, so you aren't announced as Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Answer 4

well those people gave the right answers, you do have to tell the registrar,... but they didn't have to be so rude about it! I hope I could help you positively!

Answer 5

John-Paul is a lovely combination. The name John and Paul are very common on their own, but putting them together makes for a refreshing and original change. I like it!

Answer 6

Im not sure but I dont think it would be a bad idea if you informed them prior to your wedding. Least then you know for sure and have it covered!

Xx Hope you have a wonderful day

Answer 7

In the US your name change of any sort goes on the marriage license.

Answer 8

I became double barelled when i was first married, no you don't just as you don't if you want to continue with your maiden name

Answer 9

I don't know the answer, but the first respondent really suits his name....

Answer 10

yes and you would need to get your name sorted at deed poll