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Everything
you ever wanted to know about changing your name… Even
in this modern age, about 85% percent of women getting married decide to take
their husband’s surname after marriage. It’s
a very personal choice, and for many part of the excitement of getting married
is becoming a “Mrs” and taking on the new name.
But the reality of getting everything legally changed over can be a
tedious and time consuming process. Do
you know how to go about it? Let us
provide a few answers! Q.
WHEN CAN I START CHANGING MY NAME? A.
As soon as you receive your marriage certificate, so not until after your
wedding day! Q.
DO I HAVE TO NOTIFY AUTHORITIES OF MY CHANGE OF NAME IN ANY PARTICULAR
ORDER? A.
Not necessarily, but it’s best to change your driver’s licence and
passport soon after your wedding so that you have photo identification showing
your new name. You may need to show
this new photo ID when changing your name in some other places – banks, etc. Q.
WHAT IF I WANT TO HYPHENATE MY MAIDEN AND MARRIED SURNAMES? A.
Once you have your marriage certificate you can change your name in the
same way as if you were changing it to just your husband's surname. Q.
IF WE'RE GOING OVERSEAS FOR OUR HONEYMOON, DO I NEED TO CHANGE MY
PASSPORT? A.
No, in all likelihood you won't have time to change your passport before
you leave on honeymoon. Use your maiden name when travelling overseas on your
honeymoon, so all your identification matches. Flight reservations and hotel
bookings etc, should also be made in your maiden name. If there is sufficient
time between your wedding day (when you'll receive your marriage certificate)
and the day you leave for your honeymoon, you may be able to have a passport
issued in your married name. To do this, you will first have to change some
other form of identification to your new name, e.g. your drivers licence, as you
will need to present this and your marriage certificate with your application
for a new passport. A.
DO I HAVE TO SHOW MY ORIGINAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE WHEN CHANGING MY NAME? Q.
Most records can be changed via the mail or they can be faxed.
However in some cases, you’ll need to personally attend and show your
original marriage certificate (e.g. when applying for your new passport).
The relevant authority will let you know. A.
DO I HAVE TO CHANGE MY NAME ON EVERYTHING? Q.
No. Many women choose to retain their maiden name at their workplace, and
use their married name in their personal life. This can cause some confusion
however, so it’s usually better to make a complete name change.
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