Maiden name on PR card

[annebc]

Hi. Hoping someone could shed light on this.

My PR card was issued with my maiden name. I’ve just recently renewed my passport which is now under my married surname. Also, I will begin my application for renewing for a new PR card with my married surname as well.

Considering that it may take a while for this new PR card to be issued and that I may have to leave for a vacation while it’s being processed, will presenting the PR card with my maiden name and passport with married name be an issue at immigration or check in upon re-entry to Canada? Or will presenting a marriage certificate suffice?

Thank you.

 

[jordo]

A PR card is just like your passport - it's simply a travel document. Carrying your marriage certificate should be ample proof that it's you.

 

[snowl26]

Hi. Hoping someone could shed light on this.

My PR card was issued with my maiden name. I’ve just recently renewed my passport which is now under my married surname. Also, I will begin my application for renewing for a new PR card with my married surname as well.

Considering that it may take a while for this new PR card to be issued and that I may have to leave for a vacation while it’s being processed, will presenting the PR card with my maiden name and passport with married name be an issue at immigration or check in upon re-entry to Canada? Or will presenting a marriage certificate suffice?

Thank you.

Hi, I am in the exact situation and curious to know how it went when you came back into Canada. Were you able to re-enter without any issues? Was the marriage certificate the only thing you needed to show?

 

[Shandaggy]

Anne how did you get on traveling? Any issues

Hi. Hoping someone could shed light on this.

My PR card was issued with my maiden name. I’ve just recently renewed my passport which is now under my married surname. Also, I will begin my application for renewing for a new PR card with my married surname as well.

Considering that it may take a while for this new PR card to be issued and that I may have to leave for a vacation while it’s being processed, will presenting the PR card with my maiden name and passport with married name be an issue at immigration or check in upon re-entry to Canada? Or will presenting a marriage certificate suffice?

Thank you.