| Legal Change Of Name
This page contains information on legally changing a name. By selecting
an option on the menu from the left hand side of the page you can find
information on or search for:
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- How to apply for a legal change of name
- How to order a legal change of name certificate
- The eligibility requirements to legally change a name
- Requesting a waiver of a person's consent
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Using A Maiden Surname Or Married Name
After marriage, you can choose to continue using your own surname,
or you can start using your spouse's surname. Changing to your
spouse's surname does not constitute or require a legal change
of name under the Name Act.
A spouse may use his or her surname before the marriage, at birth
or by adoption. A spouse can also use the surname of his or her
spouse by marriage.
At any time, you can use your original surname or maiden name
again, and you do not need to apply for a legal change of name.
After a divorce, a person my use their name at birth or married
surname. |
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