Change of last name after marriage

[BA2LAMAZ]

Hello! I am in need of further clarification on this issue.

I have applied for citizenship in my maiden name and will most likely have my oath ceremony before my wedding next year. I will be assuming my fiance's last name but I want my Canadian passport to be in his last name as well.

I read this on the CIC page and want to be sure that ALL I will be needing to have this change done is my marriage certificate and another piece of ID in married name, and not first changing the name on my Citizenship Certificate?. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/change-name.html


Change of surname (last name) due to relationship status change
You need to apply for a new passport when changing your surname (last name) following a relationship status change, such as marriage or divorce. You will need to include all the required documents for a new adult general application and pay the full fee.

You also need to include one or more of the following documents, depending on the situation:

• marriage certificate(s)
• common-law relationship certificate(s)
• court order issued in or outside Canada, such as:
  • separation agreement
  • divorce order/judgment
• certificate(s) to dissolve a registered common-law relationship
• resumption of surname certificate(s)

These documents must:

• show the surname (last name) you’re asking to have on your new passport
• be in English or French (see translations)

Your guarantor doesn’t need to sign a copy of the documents listed above.

The identification you provide with your application will need to show your new surname (last name).

 

[BA2LAMAZ]

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