Ontario Name Change Process

Couples don’t have to legally change a last name (surname). But if they choose, they can understand how to do so through ServiceOntario and determine the differences between assuming a married name and legally changing a name after marriage.

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If you wish to change your last name after marriage in Ontario, decide which of the two options for changing your last name work best for you. You can assume a new name, or you can opt for changing your name legally on your birth certificate.

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Here are the two options as of July 21, 2021. See my blog post for the details!

 

For more details contact ServiceOntario by calling Toll-free: 1-800-461-2156 for all of North America (areas outside of Toronto), 416-325-8305 for the Greater Toronto Area or internationally; TTY: 416-325-3408; or sending a written request to: ServiceOntario Office of the Registrar General P.O. Box 3000 189 Red River Rd Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5WO

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