Hi
NS_SJ said:
When you do a name change in Canada, you do it through the provincial government. Normally you do it at the Access Nova Scotia for NS and Service New Brunswick for NB provinces. You need to visit the office in person and apply for a legal name change. They will issue a name change document which is known as the provincial name of change document. Hope this helps.
Not required for Marriage.
From BC Vital Statistics
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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 may use their name at birth or married surname."
