How to legally change your name

[Starryt]

It's almost been a year and I am FINALLY changing my name- thanks for this posting. I was procrastinating because I thought there was a lot to be done. But now it seems simple and stress-free!!!

[*New* Mrs. G]

I found out today that our provincial insurance corporation does not accept notarized copies of the marriage certificate to change my name, only translations from a SPECIFIC organization The Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (S.T.I.B.C.). Other brides in Canada may want to check out this website to link to your home province translators.

 

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The Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (S.T.I.B.C.) was incorporated in 1981. It is a non-profit professional association and an affiliate of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC), the umbrella organization for the associations of translators and interpreters in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Yukon and Nunavut. CTTIC is a member of the FIT (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs).

It may be different in other provinces, but at least it's a start. There's also links for translators in the USA & elsewhere on this page.

[midnight24]

glad i read this post. i was just wondering about what to do for myself.

 

find it interesting you can add your maiden name as your middle name. i think that might solve my problem for deciding on keeping both. great tip!

[belle_jacobs]

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Originally Posted by Janet THanks Tammy and Nicole. THis is going to be my project for next month (fun fun)

all the best!

[MDLady]

Wow, great info. I had a general idea of the process but it's nice to be able to hear exactly what worked for others. I just got a new passport (mine expired 2 months before the wedding. DOH!!!!!!). But I am definitely changing my name, just a matter of going to all of the offices and filling out all the paperwork.

 

A related question is regarding combining finances. Is it easier to do once all the name change is completed? I don't want to get things confused so I wonder if it makes sense to do the name change first and then when all the dust settles, go take care of bank accounts?!? Any thoughts?

[AishaB]

Great post, thanks so much!

[mdb]

WOW sounds like a lot to do.. But this should be very helpful

[*New* Mrs. G]

I've been married for 5 months, 3 weeks & 5 days, and FINALLY my government health care name is being changed!! Only passport is left but I'm not eager to change it, because of the cost & how long the dang form is. lol

 

(OMG I just realized it's almost been 6 months!!)

[lsjhik]

Great advice! I added this to my favorites so I remember it all!

[imoriyama]

Here is a small input from me I had to go through this process myself last year and it didn't take long at all As long as you know what you are doing and where to go - you will be good to go in no time

 

http://irynaphotography.blogspot.com/2010/07/after-wedding-things.html

 

Good luck ladies!