Last name change before applying for citizenship

[citizen2018]

Hello,
I am a PR in British Columbia and I am applying for citizenship this year.

I got married last year in BC and I would like to assume my married last name on my canadian passport. My current passport and PR card have my maiden name.

I am a little confused by the instructions in the guide for applying as they say you just need to include a copy of your marriage certificate of you want to assume your married name.

Is it as simple as that?

I am writing to ask if I need to apply for a legal name change before I submit my citizen application or can I apply under my maiden name and include my marriage certificate as proof to last name change?

I called the CIC centre and they were not much help - they just sent me the instruction guide.

Thank you

 

[JulieAnn83]

Hello,
I am a PR in British Columbia and I am applying for citizenship this year.

I got married last year in BC and I would like to assume my married last name on my canadian passport. My current passport and PR card have my maiden name.

I am a little confused by the instructions in the guide for applying as they say you just need to include a copy of your marriage certificate of you want to assume your married name.

Is it as simple as that?

I am writing to ask if I need to apply for a legal name change before I submit my citizen application or can I apply under my maiden name and include my marriage certificate as proof to last name change?

I called the CIC centre and they were not much help - they just sent me the instruction guide.

Thank you

Hi,

I'm wondering which route did you go? I'm also in the same situation and I'm planning to apply for citizenship May next year.

 

[charmainefrances]

@JulieAnn83 , I sent you a PM.

 

[AMGreen]

Hi, I’m in the same situation, I would like a suggestion on what to do, should I apply for renewal pr card and wait 3+ months or apply now and only include marriage certificate in the citizenship application.

 

[masood8]

I believe you need to change your name legally and provide a "certificate of name change" if you want it on citizenship application. Since getting married is not a official document for name change, You have to apply for name change, unless you don't your name will be same as it's on your legal documents.