Changing last name AFTER application completed - Quebec

[floribec]

Hi guys, I applied for spousal sponsorship in October. We wanted to apply as soon as possible because of the long processing time so I didn't change my last name when we got married last summer. Renewing passport and all would have taken a long time.

Has anyone gone through changing their last name in Quebec after applying and receiving PR? I've been reading it's not such an easy process to change your last name due to marriage in Quebec. Thanks!

 

[DSnyder]

No advice.. sorry. But I would be interested to hear - How did this turn out for you?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi guys, I applied for spousal sponsorship in October. We wanted to apply as soon as possible because of the long processing time so I didn't change my last name when we got married last summer. Renewing passport and all would have taken a long time.

Has anyone gone through changing their last name in Quebec after applying and receiving PR? I've been reading it's not such an easy process to change your last name due to marriage in Quebec. Thanks!

1. Of course it is not an easy process, since Quebec doesn't allow name changes due to marriage.

In Québec, both spouses keep their surname after they marry. In other words, you must use the surname you were given at birth to exercise your civil rights, for example

• when you sign a contract,
• or apply for a driver's licence.

Even if you married outside Québec but you are domiciled in Québec, you must exercise your civil rights using the surname you were given at birth.


However, in your social life you can, if you wish, use your spouse's surname.

 

[DSnyder]

I’m mostly wondering if any one has socially assumed a spouses last name and then after 5 years applied for an official change under the exception that makes it seem possible this way.