"Frequently Asked Questions"
In this section, we address a lot of commonly asked questions about our various services:
Bridal Name Change Procedures & Services
Social Insurance Application Processing
Address Change Services
If you have any questions that haven't been addressed, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Just drop us an e-mail at info@bridalnamechange.com
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| Bridal Name Change Procedures & Services |
| When can I start my name change? |
| The name change process can begin after your marriage, once you receive your original Certificate of Marriage, or Record of Solemnization of Marriage. |
| How long does the name change process take? |
It can take brides anywhere from 2 days to 2 years+ to finish all of their name changes. Some brides who start the name change paperwork never fully complete it, or discover something they forgot to change months or even years later.
Once you have processed the updates, your new I.D. generally arrives in your mailbox between 2-10 weeks later. |
| Is my information secure with your In-Person Service? |
We do volunteer work for the Police, therefore have Police clearance and are bondable.
A number of precautions are also taken, including:
* compliance with the Privacy Law (PIPEDA)
* personal information is never stored on a computer
* your information is stored in a locked cabinet
* premises are protected by a monitored security alarm system
* any forms required for the name change process, that are no longer needed, are destroyed using a cross cut shredder
* payments by credit card are not accepted from your cellular phone, as there's a chance it can be scanned
* if paying by credit card on a cordless phone, you are asked to change frequency a few times during our conversation (for the same reason as above) |
| What do I require in order to change my name? |
| That depends on what document you are changing. Each company and Government agency has their own criteria. |
| Where do I have to go? |
| That also depends on which document you are changing and their individual criteria. |
| Can I just change some of my documents? |
To avoid confusion, we recommend that you update all of your records.
If you are booking an airline ticket, be sure the name on the ticket corresponds with the name in your Passport. |
| If I hyphenate my name (maiden and married names), do I have to go through the name change paperwork? |
| Yes. You must update all your Government and personal documents in order to maintain consistency throughout. |
| Do I have to legally change my last name? |
| No. Brides may assume their spouse’s last name and use it as a result of marriage. |
| Can I legally change my last name to my spouse’s? |
| Yes, you can elect to legally change your last name under the Change of Name Act. Information and application forms are available by contacting the Office of the Registrar General. Fees are charged if the request is made more than 90 days after the marriage. Additional fees ae also applied to update some of your Government I.D. |
| What are some of the most common items to be changed? |
| Outside of Government I.D. such as Driver's Licence, Health Card/Organ Tissue Donation, Social Insurance, Passport and CRA (Revenue Canada), other items include: financial institutions, credit cards, points cards, investments, household expenses, medical professionals, employer, memberships, lawyer and accountant. |
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| Social Insurance Application Process |
Can I use photocopies or do I need to supply original documents? |
| HRDC accepts only original identity documents and has reduced the number of documents it accepts as proof of identity. |
| Can the Certificate of Birth and Baptism (for persons born and baptized in Newfoundland or Quebec) be used to change my Social Insurance? |
| No. HRDC no longer accepts baptismal certificates from Quebec, Newfoundland or Labrador as proof of identity. |
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| Address Change Updates |
| How do I notify the Post Office of my change of address? |
| Visit your local Post Office at least two weeks before your move. They will ask you to provide two pieces of identification (preferably photo I.D.) and a small fee when submitting your change of address request. |
| Where do I get the change of address cards? |
| They are available at your local Post Office or retail postal outlet. |
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