Is it possible to not change your surname in important documents when you get married?

My boyfriend and I are planning to get married this year, for the benefit of having his salary bigger. Is it possible to not change my surname to his when we get married (like by law). is it possible to not change my surname in like my passport, license, etc..

from what country are you from? Different countries have different laws and guidelines regarding this. So I cannot make a general suggestion on this matter. Like here in the Philippines, it was just recently approved that the wife has 2 choices, either she would carry the surname of her husband or retain her maiden. With this, she can use her maiden name in all important documents if likes to. But, there are certaoin provisions in that law that you need to follow and comply also. I hope I have made this clear.

is there any process that i need to do to retain my maiden name??? Report Abuse

In Ontario, there are two ways to change your name upon marriage 鈥?assuming a name, or legally changing it. Keeping your birth name, of course, is the simplest option, because you don鈥檛 have to do anything. Not sure about other provinces.

Yes its possible not to change your surname. I didn't change mine. Its not like you are not you anymore when you get married... but if you are travelling with your husband, I suggest you always bring a copy of your marriage contract
for proof incase there's a need for it.

The larger issue is that you shouldn't get married for salary... military? If that's the reason trust me, it doesn't make a huge difference.

There is no law that says you have to change your name, its a personal choice.

you don't have to change anything unless you want too. I am married for 3 years and I still did not do that why no reason to have to do it right now.

You don't have to change your name to his if you don't want to... I have been married and I KEPT my last name it is on all My documents license,passport, ID everything....and I have been married for 6 yrs....

You either change it or don't change it. Pick a side to drive on and stick to it. What is the problem???? I don't see how getting married will make his salary bigger.

you can keep your maiden name.

but you cant change legally change your name when you get married then use your old passport or license.

if you change your name you have to amend the documents.

You don't have to change your name at all. It's not a legal requirement of marriage, it's just a traditional custom in our culture.

Nope, you don't have to take his name if you don't want to.

Of course!!!!!!